In the News
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Urgent Call for Education and Prevention to Combat the Rising Tide of Substance-Impaired Driving
Posted 1/7/2024
The recent New York Times article shedding light on the surge in nighttime pedestrian fatalities in the U.S. underscores a critical and pressing issue: the dangers of driving under the influence of substances like opioids, marijuana, or alcohol.
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yahoo.com: The Honorable Travis L. Francis Joins the Partnership for a Drug-Free New Jersey Board of Trustees
Posted 1/4/2024
Travis L. Francis, former Superior Court judge, joins the Partnership for a Drug-Free New Jersey Board, bringing decades of legal expertise and a commitment to substance abuse prevention.
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Honorable Travis L. Francis Joins PDFNJ Board of Trustees
Posted 12/27/2023
MILLBURN — The Honorable Travis L. Francis has been named to the Partnership for a Drug-Free New Jersey (PDFNJ) Board of Trustees.
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PDFNJ Announces January 2024 Launch of "Eat. Hug. Love." Campaign
Posted 12/19/2023
MILLBURN, NJ — In its continued mission to nurture healthier family dynamics and mental wellness among youth, PDFNJ has announced the launch of its bilingual 2024 Public Service Campaign, “Eat. Hug. Love.” which aims to foster family bonding and improve youth mental health.
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breakingac.com: Campaign to help bond families, improve youth mental health
Posted 12/19/2023
PDFNJ's 2024 bilingual campaign “Eat. Hug. Love.” encourages family interactions to enhance youth mental health and prevent substance use, supported by public service announcements in line with Surgeon General’s guidelines on social media and youth mental health.
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National Authority Nancy Delogu Leads Discussion on Workplace Drug Policy
Posted 12/15/2023
MILLBURN, NJ — The Partnership for a Drug-Free New Jersey (PDFNJ) invites New Jersey businesses to its 24th annual members webinar, “A Legal Update,” at 11 a.m. Tuesday, February 6, 2024. This free event is part of the PDFNJ's workplace prevention program, Drugs Don't Work in NJ.
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wboy.com - Editorial Beyond the Numbers: NJ's Fight to End the Opioid Crisis
Posted 12/12/2023
New Jersey combats the opioid epidemic with a multifaceted approach, prioritizing robust care, prevention programs, and informed patient-doctor dialogues.
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Editorial - Beyond the Numbers: NJ's Fight to End the Opioid Crisis
Posted 12/11/2023
The latest report from the N.J. Office of the Chief State Medical Examiner, revealing a slight decrease in drug overdose deaths, provides a cautiously optimistic outlook in our ongoing struggle against the opioid epidemic.
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PDFNJ Calls on Middle Schoolers to Enter PSA Challenge
Posted 12/8/2023
MILLBURN, NJ — The Partnership for a Drug-Free New Jersey (PDFNJ) is calling on New Jersey fifth- through eighth-grade students to enter its 2023-2024 Middle School PSA (MSPSA) Challenge. Participants can win $1,000, have their video shared across the tri-state area, and be featured in PDFNJ’s social media and peer-to-peer substance use messaging.
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wkrn.com - Join the Movement: PDFNJ Calls on Middle Schoolers to Enter PSA Challenge
Posted 12/8/2023
The Partnership for a Drug-Free New Jersey is inviting fifth- to eighth-grade students to participate in its 2023-2024 Middle School PSA Challenge.