In the News
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thesunpapers.com - Musical contest sends message on substance abuse
Posted 2/26/2024
The Partnership for a Drug-Free New Jersey's "Your Song! Your Voice! Shout Down Drugs" competition, now in its 20th season, empowers high-school students to use their musical talents to convey anti-substance use messages, with last year's winners experiencing significant opportunities and recognition.
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Webinar to Highlight Emerging Trends Within the Opioid Epidemic
Posted 2/26/2024
MILLBURN – New Jersey experts will discuss new trends of substance use within the current opioid crisis in the second webinar of the 2024 Knock Out Opioid Abuse Day Learning Series, a collaboration of the Partnership for a Drug-Free New Jersey (PDFNJ), the Office of the New Jersey Coordinator for Addiction Responses and Enforcement Strategies (NJ CARES) and the Opioid Education Foundation of America (OEFA).
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wbgo.org - Employers wrestle with pot use by workers three years after legalization
Posted 2/20/2024
New Jersey employers are grappling with the challenges of implementing and communicating workplace policies on cannabis use.
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gloucestercitynews.net - Cumberland County Providing Opioid Education for Healthcare Professionals
Posted 2/20/2024
The Cumberland County Prosecutor's Office and the Partnership for a Drug-Free New Jersey are offering free training to healthcare professionals in Cumberland County on safe opioid prescribing practices.
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WWOR-TV/My9 & Paul S. Rotella, Esq. to be Honored at Hope Gala
Posted 2/15/2024
MILLBURN, NJ — WWOR-TV/My9 and Paul S. Rotella, Esq., will be honored at the Partnership for a Drug-Free New Jersey's (PDFNJ) 30th Angel of Hope Gala on May 15, 2024, at the Liberty House in Jersey City. This event highlights the role of joint community efforts in teaching families and young people about the advantages of leading a healthy, drug-free lifestyle.
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thesunpapers.com: Scholarships for health-care workers
Posted 2/12/2024
In a collaborative effort with the Partnership for a Drug-Free New Jersey, the Gloucester County Prosecutor’s Office is providing complimentary scholarships to healthcare workers for a webinar aimed at promoting safe opioid prescribing practices.
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Salem County Offers Opioid Education for Healthcare Professionals
Posted 2/8/2024
SALEM – The Partnership for a Drug-Free New Jersey (PDFNJ) and the Salem County Prosecutor’s Office have teamed up to provide healthcare professionals with essential training in safe opioid prescribing practices.
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Gloucester County Offers Opioid Education for Healthcare Professionals
Posted 2/8/2024
WOODBURY – The Partnership for a Drug-Free New Jersey (PDFNJ) and the Gloucester County Prosecutor’s Office have teamed up to provide healthcare professionals with essential training in safe opioid prescribing practices.
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Cumberland County Offers Opioid Education for Healthcare Professionals
Posted 2/8/2024
BRIDGETON – The Partnership for a Drug-Free New Jersey (PDFNJ) and the Cumberland County Prosecutor’s Office have teamed up to provide healthcare professionals with essential training in safe opioid prescribing practices.
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njfamily.com: Parents Should Be Aware of Painkillers Prescribed After Dental Surgery
Posted 2/5/2024
PDFNJ PSAs and contests raise awareness about the risks of opioid misuse.