In the News
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wsj.com: Thinking About Marijuana and Mental Health
Posted 1/22/2024
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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gloucestercitynews.net - Student Musician Sends an Important Message
Posted 1/18/2024
Matthew DiTizio from Egg Harbor Township, after securing third place in the PDFNJ's Your Song! Your Voice! Shout Down Drug competition, expanded his music career, gaining new collaborations and media attention with his group GardenGuyz1026.
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yahoo.com - PDFNJ Partnership for a Drug-Free New Jersey Encourages Family Bonding on National Popcorn Day
Posted 1/18/2024
PDFNJ's "Eat. Hug. Love." campaign, initiated with a focus on family movie nights featuring popcorn, aims to foster strong family connections to counteract the negative effects of social media on youth.
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Student Musician Sends an Important Message with Her Song that Addresses Substance Misuse
Posted 1/17/2024
MILLBURN, NJ — When Tina LaRosa from East Hanover clinched the second-place spot in the Partnership for a Drug-Free New Jersey's (PDFNJ) Your Song! Your Voice! Shout Down Drug competition, she discovered a deeper connection to her music and its potential for social impact.
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PDFNJ Encourages Family Bonding on National Popcorn Day
Posted 1/17/2024
MILLBURN, NJ — In honor of National Popcorn Day, the Partnership for a Drug-Free New Jersey (PDFNJ) encourages families to enjoy a movie night, complete with the classic buttery snack.
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Knock Out Opioid Abuse Day Learning Series Returns in 2024
Posted 1/10/2024
MILLBURN – PDFNJ, the Office of the New Jersey Coordinator for Addiction Responses and Enforcement Strategies (NJ CARES) and the Opioid Education Foundation of America (OEFA) have renewed their partnership in 2024 and will once again host the Knock Out Opioid Abuse Day Learning Series.
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Urgent Call for Education and Prevention to Combat the Rising Tide of Substance-Impaired Driving
Posted 1/7/2024
The recent New York Times article shedding light on the surge in nighttime pedestrian fatalities in the U.S. underscores a critical and pressing issue: the dangers of driving under the influence of substances like opioids, marijuana, or alcohol.
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yahoo.com: The Honorable Travis L. Francis Joins the Partnership for a Drug-Free New Jersey Board of Trustees
Posted 1/4/2024
Travis L. Francis, former Superior Court judge, joins the Partnership for a Drug-Free New Jersey Board, bringing decades of legal expertise and a commitment to substance abuse prevention.
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Honorable Travis L. Francis Joins PDFNJ Board of Trustees
Posted 12/27/2023
MILLBURN — The Honorable Travis L. Francis has been named to the Partnership for a Drug-Free New Jersey (PDFNJ) Board of Trustees.
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PDFNJ Announces January 2024 Launch of "Eat. Hug. Love." Campaign
Posted 12/19/2023
MILLBURN, NJ — In its continued mission to nurture healthier family dynamics and mental wellness among youth, PDFNJ has announced the launch of its bilingual 2024 Public Service Campaign, “Eat. Hug. Love.” which aims to foster family bonding and improve youth mental health.