In the News
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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
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njtvonline.org: How to combat opioid abuse in student athletes
Posted 10/6/2019
The Partnership for Drug-Free New Jersey and Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield New Jersey, an underwriter of NJTV News, is traveling across the state to host Knock Out Opioid Abuse town hall events. Friday they were at the Rutgers University Athletic Center sharing personal stories.
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ajmc.com: 5 Things About Opioid Abuse Among Athletes
Posted 10/4/2019
The Knock Out Opioid Abuse Town Hall occurred today at the Rutgers Athletic Center, which highlighted the impact of the opioid epidemic nationwide and its increased risk among athletes.
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njtvonline.org: How to combat opioid abuse in student athletes [VIDEO]
Posted 10/4/2019
Rutgers, New Brunswick, NJ - Ending the stigma around those caught in the opioid crisis is one reason former Rutgers University and NFL quarterback Ray Lucas shared his story.
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Knock Out Opioid Abuse Town Hall in Cape May Highlights Impact of Opioid Epidemic on Community
Posted 10/3/2019
CAPE MAY — Local experts on the opioid epidemic ravaging New Jersey addressed its impact on Cape May 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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nj1015.com: ‘Knock Out Opioid Abuse Day’ is Oct. 6 in New Jersey Read More: 'Knock Out Opioid Abuse Day' is Oct. 6 in New Jersey
Posted 9/30/2019
Gov. Phil Murphy has declared Oct. 6 as Knock Out Opioid Abuse Day in New Jersey. Angelo Valente, executive director of The Partnership for a Drug-Free New Jersey said the goal of the single-day initiative is to bring together the whole state and focus on ways to help prevent people from going down the path of addiction.
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Knock Out Opioid Abuse Town Hall to Highlight Impact of Opioid Epidemic on Hunterdon Medical Center Community
Posted 9/30/2019
FLEMINGTON — Local leaders will come together next month to provide residents with a detailed understanding of the impact the opioid epidemic has made on their community at a Knock Out Opioid Abuse Town Hall being held at Hunterdon Medical Center.