In the News
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yahoo.com - Study Highlights Outcomes of New Jersey's 2017 Opioid Legislation
Posted 1/30/2024
New Jersey's 2017 opioid legislation, limiting initial opioid prescriptions to five days, has significantly altered prescription practices, as evidenced by research from Morristown Medical Center.
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nj1015.com: NJ drug deaths down — 5 counties recorded a drop of at least 30%
Posted 1/30/2024
The state of New Jersey recorded a significant drop in drug overdose deaths in 2023, with 2,564 cases, marking an 11% decrease from the previous year and showing ongoing reduction into early 2024.
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businessinsider.com - Study Highlights Outcomes of New Jersey's 2017 Opioid Legislation
Posted 1/30/2024
Morristown Medical Center study reveals that New Jersey's 2017 opioid legislation led to more effective pain management with reduced opioid use.
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yahoo.com: Knock Out Opioid Abuse Day Learning Series Returns in 2024
Posted 1/24/2024
The 2024 Knock Out Opioid Abuse Day Learning Series, aims to enhance knowledge and response strategies against New Jersey's opioid crisis.
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wsj.com: Thinking About Marijuana and Mental Health
Posted 1/22/2024
PDFNJ's Executive Director Angelo M. Valente responds to a Wall Street Journal article about the potential mental health risks faced by young people who use marijuana.
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gloucestercitynews.net - Student Musician Sends an Important Message
Posted 1/18/2024
Matthew DiTizio from Egg Harbor Township, after securing third place in the PDFNJ's Your Song! Your Voice! Shout Down Drug competition, expanded his music career, gaining new collaborations and media attention with his group GardenGuyz1026.
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yahoo.com - PDFNJ Partnership for a Drug-Free New Jersey Encourages Family Bonding on National Popcorn Day
Posted 1/18/2024
PDFNJ's "Eat. Hug. Love." campaign, initiated with a focus on family movie nights featuring popcorn, aims to foster strong family connections to counteract the negative effects of social media on youth.
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Student Musician Sends an Important Message with Her Song that Addresses Substance Misuse
Posted 1/17/2024
MILLBURN, NJ — When Tina LaRosa from East Hanover clinched the second-place spot in the Partnership for a Drug-Free New Jersey's (PDFNJ) Your Song! Your Voice! Shout Down Drug competition, she discovered a deeper connection to her music and its potential for social impact.
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PDFNJ Encourages Family Bonding on National Popcorn Day
Posted 1/17/2024
MILLBURN, NJ — In honor of National Popcorn Day, the Partnership for a Drug-Free New Jersey (PDFNJ) encourages families to enjoy a movie night, complete with the classic buttery snack.
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Knock Out Opioid Abuse Day Learning Series Returns in 2024
Posted 1/10/2024
MILLBURN – PDFNJ, the Office of the New Jersey Coordinator for Addiction Responses and Enforcement Strategies (NJ CARES) and the Opioid Education Foundation of America (OEFA) have renewed their partnership in 2024 and will once again host the Knock Out Opioid Abuse Day Learning Series.