In the News
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PDFNJ Exhibiting at the NJ Landscape Contractors Association Expo
Posted 2/2/2024
PDFNJ will be exhibiting at the upcoming NJ Landscape Contractors Association Expo, providing technical assistance to businesses interested updating their drug-free workplace policies and procedures.
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njspotlightnews.org - How this NJ law is helping to curb opioid prescriptions
Posted 2/1/2024
Legislation was enacted in New Jersey in 2017 to limit opioid prescriptions from 30 days to five days for acute pain in both inpatient and outpatient health care settings. A recent study, conducted at Morristown Medical Center, examined the effects of that law and found it is making a difference.
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nj1015.com - Message to NJ parents: Dentists getting kids hooked on drugs
Posted 2/1/2024
PDFNJ's latest campaign addresses the over-prescription of opioids in dental settings, particularly for wisdom teeth extractions among young people.
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wsj.com - Thinking About Marijuana and Mental Health
Posted 1/31/2024
PDFNJ's Executive Director Angelo M. Valente responds to a Wall Street Journal article about the potential mental health risks faced by young people who use marijuana.
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PSA Series by PDFNJ Highlights Risks of Opioids in Wisdom Teeth Extraction
Posted 1/31/2024
MILLBURN, NJ — PDFNJ has unveiled a series of public service announcements aimed at raising awareness about the risks associated with prescribing opioids for wisdom teeth extractions. These 15- and 30-second videos address the issue of teenagers being prescribed opioids by dentists to manage pain.
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Study Highlights Outcomes of New Jersey's 2017 Opioid Legislation
Posted 1/30/2024
MILLBURN, NJ —A recent study conducted at Morristown Medical Center, titled "New legislation in NJ reduced opioid use among trauma patients," provides an analysis of the effects of NJ's 2017 opioid legislation. This research, evaluating changes in opioid prescription practices, follows the enactment of the law, a noteworthy initiative supported by PDFNJ.
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yahoo.com - Study Highlights Outcomes of New Jersey's 2017 Opioid Legislation
Posted 1/30/2024
New Jersey's 2017 opioid legislation, limiting initial opioid prescriptions to five days, has significantly altered prescription practices, as evidenced by research from Morristown Medical Center.
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nj1015.com: NJ drug deaths down — 5 counties recorded a drop of at least 30%
Posted 1/30/2024
The state of New Jersey recorded a significant drop in drug overdose deaths in 2023, with 2,564 cases, marking an 11% decrease from the previous year and showing ongoing reduction into early 2024.
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businessinsider.com - Study Highlights Outcomes of New Jersey's 2017 Opioid Legislation
Posted 1/30/2024
Morristown Medical Center study reveals that New Jersey's 2017 opioid legislation led to more effective pain management with reduced opioid use.
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yahoo.com: Knock Out Opioid Abuse Day Learning Series Returns in 2024
Posted 1/24/2024
The 2024 Knock Out Opioid Abuse Day Learning Series, aims to enhance knowledge and response strategies against New Jersey's opioid crisis.