Wall Police Bring 'Not Even Once' Message To High School Seniors

WALL, NJ — Making better decisions about using opiates is what the "Not Even Once" program is all about, Wall police say.

During the past two weeks, the Wall Police Department has been onsite at Wall Township High School presenting the "Not Even Once" program to the senior class.

The ultimate goal behind this program is to educate students about opiate use and give them the tools they need to make better decisions, police say.

In response to the growing opiate epidemic, officers implemented what they called an "interactive awareness" program.

In past years, the program has presented information on opiates, specifically heroin and fentanyl, by showing the students how to identify the drug and what the effects of the drug are like.

Students and school counselors also have had an interactive conversation with a recovery coach to hear stories about addiction and the road to recovery.

Instructed by the officers, the course is a collaboration between law enforcement and educators to inform students about the dangers of opiates before they leave for college or enter the work force, the department says.

The Wall Township website has a lot of information on substance abuse prevention and information about getting help.

The Alliance for the Prevention of Drug & Alcohol Abuse has resources and you can contact the alliance at 732-820-4792.