In the News
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njbiz.com: University Hospital STOMPs emergency department opioid scripts by 70 percent
Posted 10/21/2019
University Hospital announced on Wednesday that its S.T.O.M.P. program successfully reduced emergency department opioid prescriptions for discharged patients by nearly 70 percent since 2016.
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Knock Out Opioid Abuse Town Hall in Camden Highlights Impact of Opioid Epidemic on Community
Posted 10/16/2019
CAMDEN — Local experts on the opioid epidemic ravaging New Jersey addressed its impact on Camden and discussed solutions with its residents at a Knock Out Opioid Abuse Town Hall sponsored by the Partnership for a Drug-Free New Jersey (PDFNJ) and The Horizon Foundation for New Jersey.
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Knock Out Opioid Abuse Town Hall Highlights Impact of Opioid Epidemic on Hunterdon Medical Center Community
Posted 10/10/2019
FLEMINGTON — Local experts on the opioid epidemic devastating New Jersey addressed its impact on the Hunterdon Medical Center community and discussed solutions with its residents at a Knock Out Opioid Abuse Town Hall sponsored by the Partnership for a Drug-Free New Jersey (PDFNJ) and The Horizon Foundation for New Jersey.
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jerseyshoreonline.com: Forum Seeks Solution To Opioid Epidemic
Posted 10/10/2019
TOMS RIVER – A panel of five experts addressed the crisis of opioid addiction using the township as a lens for a much broader state-wide and national problem.
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nj.com: The battle to end opioid addiction epidemic in Hunterdon topic of town hall meeting
Posted 10/10/2019
The Hunterdon Medical Center hosted a town hall Thursday at which local experts on the opioid addiction crisis discussed the epidemic’s impact on Hunterdon County and proposed solutions for ending the cycle of use and abuse.
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Camden Residents Seek Solutions to Opioid Epidemic at Knock Out Opioid Abuse Town Hall
Posted 10/9/2019
CAMDEN — Residents will join local experts to discuss the opioid epidemic’s impact on the community and seek possible solutions at a Knock Out Opioid Abuse Town Hall, sponsored by the Partnership for a Drug-Free New Jersey (PDFNJ) and The Horizon Foundation for New Jersey.
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ocsentinel.com - Experts: Poverty fueling county opioid epidemic
Posted 10/9/2019
Childhood trauma, lack of year-round jobs, affordable housing drive addiction
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tapinto.net: Glen Rock Councilmember Leads Local Opioid Awareness Effort
Posted 10/8/2019
GLEN ROCK, NJ - Glen Rock Councilmember Arati Kreibich led local awareness efforts on Knockout Opioid Abuse Day, Oct. 6, as designated by Governor Phil Murphy.
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newjerseyhills.com: Walk through downtown Basking Ridge planned during drug 'Recovery Month'
Posted 10/7/2019
BERNARDSVILLE – In observance of national Recovery Month, Community in Crisis (CIC), in partnership with multiple houses of worship in the Somerset Hills, will offer residents a month of recovery-themed church and temple services to educate residents that substance use treatment and mental health services can enable those with a mental and/or substance use disorder to live a healthy, rewarding life.
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Rutgers Athletics Knock Out Opioid Abuse Town Hall Highlights Impact of Opioid Epidemic
Posted 10/7/2019
NJ’s Attorney General, RU Football great Ray Lucas, and others bring conversation to end opioid epidemic to Rutgers students