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PEQUANNOCK -- NewBridge Services, a nonprofit community provider of behavioral health and education services, is offering its Fatal Vision goggles program free-of-charge to northern New Jersey schools and organizations, thanks to a grant from the New Jersey Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control.

During the program, participants wear goggles that simulate the sensation of being intoxicated, helping them to understand the level of visual impairment that comes with drinking alcohol.

"With a new school year underway, we encourage middle and high school educators to sign up for this free program as part of their enrichment curriculum," said Michele Iannucci, director of Prevention Services for NewBridge. "Many teens don't understand how alcohol affects the brain and impairs your ability to drive, walk or even write. These goggles are a powerful tool for teens to experience the disabling effects of alcohol consumption."

NewBridge also offers Fatal Vision kits free for loan to teachers, police officers, student assistance coordinators, school resource officers, nurses or other leaders of children's groups who wish to educate young people about the effects of drinking alcohol. The kits include goggles, class materials, videos and teaching guides. The Fatal Vision program is just one of many prevention programs offered by NewBridge. For more information on the Fatal Vision goggles program or to receive a copy of NewBridge's prevention program brochure for schools and youth organizations, call Michele Iannucci at (973) 839-2521, ext. 228.

The prevention brochure also can be downloaded here. To sign up to receive free tips, news and information, visit www.newbridge.org.

Prevention programs
For more information on the Fatal Vision goggles program or to receive a copy of NewBridge's prevention program brochure for schools and youth organizations, call Michele Iannucci at (973) 839-2521, ext. 228.