In the News
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PDFNJ’s Knock Out Opioid Abuse Initiative Places the Focus on NJ Student-Athletes
Posted 12/1/2022
PDFNJ is focusing on the health of student athletes who have an elevated risk of opioid misuse due to treatment for sports-related injuries.
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centraljersey.com: Former NFL quarterback warns Howell student-athletes about opioids
Posted 11/30/2022
Former NFL Quarterback Ray Lucas shares his personal story of addiction and recovery with Howell High School student athletes
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nj1015.com: The Partnership for a Drug Free NJ is holding a PSA video contest
Posted 11/30/2022
PDFNJ is calling on New Jersey fifth through eighth-grade students to enter the PDFNJ Middle School PSA Scriptwriting and Video Challenge
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PDFNJ Cited as One of the Most Trusted Sources for Opioid Education
Posted 11/29/2022
Millburn, New Jersey — The Partnership for a Drug-Free New Jersey (PDFNJ) is one of the most trusted sources for information about opioid addiction and education, according to a statewide survey conducted by the Fairleigh Dickinson University Poll.
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Former NFL Quarterback Ray Lucas Shares Personal Story of Opioid Addiction and Recovery with Howell High School Student Athletes
Posted 11/16/2022
FARMINGDALE, NJ — On Wednesday, student-athletes at Howell High School received an education on the risks of prescription opioids from former NFL quarterback Ray Lucas.
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PDFNJ is Seeking Middle School Influencers for the Middle School PSA Challenge
Posted 11/14/2022
MILLBURN, NJ —PDFNJ is calling on NJ 5th through 8th grade students to enter the PDFNJ Middle School PSA Scriptwriting and Video Challenge to have a chance to win $1000 and have their video shared across PDFNJ social media as part of the peer-to-peer substance use messaging.
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Statement: PDFNJ Chair Elaine Pozycki on New CDC Guidelines for Prescribing Opioids
Posted 11/3/2022
We are encouraged that the new CDC guidelines recommend and underscore the importance of medical practitioners having a conversation with patients to warn about the risks of dependence and addiction; and, to discuss the use of non-opioid pain relief alternatives before prescribing an opioid pain killer.
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Two Bergenfield Elementary Students Selected as Grand Prize Winners of PDFNJ’s Fourth Grade “Fun Things to Do Instead of Drugs” Artwork Contest
Posted 10/26/2022
BERGENFIELD, NJ — Two students at Hoover Elementary School in Bergenfield were selected as co-winners of PDFNJ's Fourth Grade “Fun Things to Do Instead of Drugs” Artwork Contest. This is the first time in the contest’s 20-year history that two winners have won from the same school.
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Former NFL Quarterback Ray Lucas Shares Personal Story of Opioid Addiction and Recovery with Clifton High School Student Athletes
Posted 10/20/2022
CLIFTON, NJ — On Thursday, student athletes at Clifton High School received an education on the risks of prescription opioids from former NFL quarterback Ray Lucas.
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PDFNJ’s Statewide Music Competition Seeking New Jersey High School Students to Showcase Their Musical Talents
Posted 10/17/2022
MILLBURN, NJ — The Partnership for a Drug-Free New Jersey (PDFNJ) is inviting New Jersey high school students to create original music with substance use prevention messages as part of the 2023 Your Song! Your Voice! Shout Down Drugs New Jersey music competition.