In the News
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washingtonpost.com: They look like prescription drugs, but they’re actually deadly poison, Georgia authorities say
Posted 6/9/2017
The small yellow pills look like prescription drugs from a pharmacy, but Georgia authorities say they're anything but. In recent days, the drugs — which are purchased on the street — have led to dozens of overdoses and as many as four deaths in south and central Georgia, state health officials told the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.
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patch.com/new-jersey/morristown: Christie Speaking At Morristown Opioid Abuse Forum
Posted 6/9/2017
MORRISTOWN, NJ — Gov. Chris Christie will speak at an opiate abuse forum at Morristown Medical Center next week. Christie has made opioid and prescription drug abuse a priority during his final year in office. The June 12 program will take place between 8 a.m. and 1 p.m. Doctors, pain management specialists and all other medical professionals are encouraged to attend.
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garfunkelwild.com: ANDREW BLUSTEIN WILL PRESENT AT THE PARTNERSHIP FOR A DRUG-FREE NEW JERSEY’S DO NO HARM SYMPOSIUM
Posted 6/9/2017
As New Jersey struggles with a statewide opioid epidemic, Gov. Chris Christie will address members of the medical community Monday, June 12, at the Partnership for a Drug-Free New Jersey’s (PDFNJ) Do No Harm symposium held at Morristown Medical Center.
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Former Gov. James Florio Honored with Drugs Don’t Work in NJ! Founder’s Award at Annual Seminar
Posted 6/8/2017
JERSEY CITY — The Partnership for a Drug-Free New Jersey recognized former Gov. James J. Florio on Wednesday, presenting him with the Drugs Don’t Work in NJ! Founder’s Award at the 20th Annual Legal Issues of a Drug-Free Workplace Statewide Seminar held at Saint Peter’s University.
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sciencenews.org: The opioid epidemic spurs a search for new, safer painkillers
Posted 6/8/2017
Scientists test alternative drugs that relieve pain without the dangers of opioids
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fios1news.com: Former Garden State governor honored for his work in fight against substance abuse
Posted 6/8/2017
James Florio received the Partnership for a Drug-Free NJ Founders award
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centraljersey.com: Middletown event focuses on drug prevention
Posted 6/8/2017
MIDDLETOWN — Assembling a panel of experts to help inform residents about prescription drug and heroin addiction, the Partnership for a Drug-Free New Jersey invited locals to its “Knock Out Opioid Abuse Town Hall” series.
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NYTimes.com: Drug Deaths in America Are Rising Faster Than Ever
Posted 6/8/2017
New data compiled from hundreds of health agencies reveals the extent of the drug overdose epidemic last year.
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Former Gov. James Florio to Be Honored with Drugs Don’t Work in NJ! Founder’s Award at Annual Seminar
Posted 6/5/2017
Former Governor James J. Florio will be presented the Drugs Don’t Work in NJ! Founder’s Award at the 20th Annual Legal Issues of a Drug-Free Workplace Statewide Seminar, hosted by the Partnership for a Drug-Free New Jersey through its Drugs Don’t Work in NJ! program.
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parsippanyfocus.com: Partnership for a Drug-Free New Jersey, Horizon team up to seek solutions to the opioid crisis
Posted 6/4/2017
They walk into the large auditorium from every walk of life. The seats are filled with parents who have lost children due to opioid abuse; parents, grandparents and concerned community members seeking information on the links between prescribed opioids and heroin abuse to help protect their children; widows and widowers who have lost husbands and wives to addiction; members of the medical community seeking to share information with families on alternatives to prescribed opioids in addressing sports injuries and other acute pain; community professionals and volunteers who try to connect the addicted to treatment services; county prosecutors and local law enforcement officers working to take illegal and prescription opioids off the streets; lawmakers whose lives have been touched by addiction and who are seeking answers and solutions.