In the News
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Partnership for a Drug Free New Jersey Unveils Waves of Hope Campaign
Posted 5/22/2013
The Partnership for a Drug Free New Jersey unveiled its Waves of Hope campaign designed to get mental health and substance abuse aid to victims of Hurricane Sandy. The message will be displayed on ferry boats and billboards across the state.
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NorthJersey.com: Boonton Township teen to compete in ninth annual Partnership for a Drug-Free New Jersey’s Shout Down Drugs Prevention Concert
Posted 5/21/2013
On Thursday, May 23, Maksym Lozynskyj of Township of Boonton, a student at Morris Catholic High School, is one of 33 New Jersey high school student finalists who will perform at the ninth annual Partnership for a Drug-Free New Jersey’s Shout Down Drugs Prevention Concert, presented by Comcast.
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middletown-nj.patch.com: Monmouth County Teens Compete in Partnership for a Drug-Free New Jersey’s Statewide Drug Prevention Music Competition Presented by Comcast
Posted 5/20/2013
On Thursday, May 23, Wall High School students Evan Hutchins and Veronica Portelli of Wall, are two of 33 New Jersey high school student finalists performing at the Ninth Annual Partnership for a Drug-Free New Jersey’s Shout Down Drugs Prevention Concert, presented by Comcast.
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APP.com: Neptune City girls excel in folder contest by statewide Partnership
Posted 5/17/2013
During the winter, Sydney Shephard and Madelyn Weinstein, both fourth-graders at Woodrow Wilson School in Neptune City, entered — along with their classmates — a statewide folder contest hosted by the Partnership for a Drug Free New Jersey.
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Brielle Students Are Winners in 2013 Statewide Middle School PSA Scriptwriting Contest
Posted 5/9/2013
(BRIELLE)- Emily Brzozowski, Audrey Mannion, and Caroline Savage, students at Brielle Elementary School, were selected as statewide winners for their entry in the Partnership for a Drug-Free New Jersey’s Annual Middle School PSA Challenge. The script will be professionally filmed, starring the students at their school.
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NJ 4th Grade Students Featured at Statewide Prevention Artwork Showcase
Posted 4/25/2013
Over 8,000 fourth grade students from across New Jersey participated in the Fourteenth Annual Partnership for a Drug Free New Jersey/Verizon New Jersey Design a Fourth Grade Folder Contest.
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Drugfree.org - One-Fourth of Teens Have Misused or Abused Prescription Drugs at Least Once: Study
Posted 4/23/2013
One-fourth of teens have misused or abused a prescription drug at least once in their lifetime, a 33 percent increase over the last five years, a new study finds.
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Yahoo.com - Holder: Marijuana's effect on children a factor
Posted 4/19/2013
Marijuana's effect on children a factor as Justice Dept. weighs states' legalization
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Attorney General, Division of Consumer Affairs Announce Significant Expansion of “Project Medicine Drop”
Posted 4/16/2013
Consumers Can Now Dispose of Unused Medications at 40 Secure Locations Statewide
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Drugfree.Org - Parents: Talk to Your Teens About Drinking Before They Start College
Posted 4/1/2013
Parents who discuss drinking with their teens before they start college can influence their children’s drinking behavior once they are at school, a new study suggests.