In the News
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High School Senior Tanvi Narava Teams Up with PDFNJ to Share Opioid Overdose Intervention Awareness
Posted 10/28/2024
PISCATAWAY, NJ – Piscataway High School senior Tanvi Narava is on a mission to educate her peers and community about the dangers of opioids and the importance of overdose awareness and prevention.
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Knock Out Opioid Abuse Initiative with Former NFL Quarterback Ray Lucas Continues at Camden High School
Posted 10/24/2024
Camden, NJ — Student-athletes at Camden High School will receive crucial education on the risks of prescription opioids from a quarterback with first-hand knowledge of their devastating impact.
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Knock Out Opioid Abuse Initiative with Former NFL QB Ray Lucas Continues at Red Bank Regional High School
Posted 10/15/2024
LITTLE SILVER, NJ — Student-athletes at Red Bank Regional High School will receive crucial education on the risks of prescription opioids from a quarterback with first-hand knowledge of their devastating impact.
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Bergen County Rallies for 9th Annual Knock Out Opioid Abuse Day
Posted 10/11/2024
FAIR LAWN, NJ – Bergen County organizations and residents united earlier this month to educate their communities on the opioid epidemic as part as New Jersey’s annual Knock Out Opioid Abuse Day.
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Knock Out Opioid Abuse Day Aligns with White House Youth Prevention Focus
Posted 10/7/2024
MILLBURN, NJ – In a national call to action, President Joe Biden declared October 2024 National Youth Substance Use Prevention Month, emphasizing the importance of collective efforts to protect America's youth from substance use.
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Salem County to Educate Community for Ninth Annual Knock Out Opioid Abuse Day
Posted 10/1/2024
PENNS GROVE, NJ – In an ongoing effort to curb the opioid epidemic's impact on Salem County, the community is gearing up for the ninth annual Knock Out Opioid Abuse Day. Salem County's Department of Health & Human Services, Division of Mental Health & Addiction Services, is partnering with local organizations to provide vital resources and information to residents about the risks associated with prescription opioids and offer strategies to prevent misuse.
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northjersey.com - Drug overdose deaths are dropping across North Jersey
Posted 9/30/2024
Drug overdose deaths in New Jersey have seen a steady decline over the past year, indicating efforts to slow the spread of the illicit drug supply have improved.
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Families Across the Country Challenged to Tackle Prescription Drug Misuse
Posted 9/30/2024
MILLBURN, NJ — On November 9, communities throughout the United States will participate in the 16th Annual American Medicine Chest Challenge (AMCC) National Day of Awareness of Prescription Drug Abuse and Safe Disposal, a national public health initiative to raise awareness about the dangers of prescription drug misuse and encourage safe disposal of prescription drugs.
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PDFNJ Wins First Place Jersey Award for Knock Out Opioid Abuse Learning Series
Posted 9/27/2024
CEDAR GROVE, NJ — PDFNJ, Opioid Education Foundation of America (OEFA) and the NJ Office of the Attorney General have received first place in the Public Relations Not for Profit/Pro Bono Work category for their Knock Out Opioid Abuse Day Learning Series at the 56th Annual Jersey Awards, held on September 18. The awards, presented by the New Jersey Ad Club, recognize excellence in advertising, marketing, media and public relations across the state.
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yahoo.com - Partnership for a Drug-Free New Jersey Recognized with Multiple Jersey Awards
Posted 9/25/2024
PDFNJ earned three first-place awards and one second-place award at the 56th Annual Jersey Awards on September 18.