In the News
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PDFNJ Warns Parents about the Dangers of Opioid Prescribing for Wisdom Tooth Removal in New PSA Campaign
Posted 1/31/2023
Opioid Prescribing for Dental Procedures, the Widespread Increase of Fentanyl Laced Drugs & Teen Stress will be Highlighted in PDFNJ’s 2023 Messages.
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PDFNJ and PSEG to Bring Vital Substance Use Prevention Messages to Third Grade Students Throughout NJ
Posted 1/17/2023
MILLBURN, NJ — The Partnership for a Drug-Free New Jersey (PDFNJ) and the PSEG Foundation are collaborating once again to send a message on the importance of healthy choices to New Jersey students across the state through the annual Third Grade Healthy Life Healthy Decisions Coloring and Activity Book.
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Drugs Don’t Work in NJ to Host Webinar - "The Challenges of Addressing Marijuana & Measuring Impairment in the NJ Workplace"
Posted 12/20/2022
MILLBURN, NJ — Adult use of marijuana is now legal in NJ and employers are required to address this issue from a workplace perspective. New Jersey business leaders who are interested in maintaining a safe, healthy and drug-free workplace are invited to participate in PDFNJ’s FREE Webinar: The Challenges of Addressing Marijuana & Measuring Impairment in the New Jersey Workplace, at 11 a.m. on Thursday, February 9, 2023.
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centraljersey.com: Fentanyl, seniors and pills among topics planned in 2023 learning series
Posted 12/14/2022
PDFNJ has wrapped up a successful 2022 Knock Out Opioid Abuse Day Learning Series and will renew its partnership with the NJ CARES to host the webinar series in 2023 along with the Opioid Education Foundation of America.
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jerseyshoreonline.com - Ocean County Authorities Committed To Fighting Opioid Misuse
Posted 12/13/2022
The Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office is collaborating with PDFNJ in order to spread lifesaving messages about prescription opioid misuse.
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Fentanyl, Seniors and Pills Among Topics Planned for 2023 Knock Out Opioid Abuse Day Learning Series
Posted 12/12/2022
PDFNJ has wrapped up a successful 2022 Knock Out Opioid Abuse Day Learning Series and will renew its partnership with the Office of the New Jersey Coordinator of Addiction Responses and Enforcement Strategies (NJ CARES) to host the webinar series in 2023 along with the Opioid Education Foundation of America.
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Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office Leads in Fight Against Rx Opioid Misuse
Posted 12/8/2022
TOMS RIVER, NJ — Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer is on a mission to protect the residents of his county from prescription opioid dependency and addiction through education and awareness.
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PDFNJ Addresses Surging Substance Use-Related Deaths Among Older Adults
Posted 12/8/2022
NEW JERSEY ¬— Drug-related deaths are on the rise among older adults in the United States, and the Partnership for a Drug-Free New Jersey is raising awareness about the dangers associated with prescription opioids among this vulnerable population.
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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