In the News
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PDFNJ is Seeking Middle School Influencers for the Middle School PSA Challenge
Posted 11/14/2022
MILLBURN, NJ —PDFNJ is calling on NJ 5th through 8th grade students to enter the PDFNJ Middle School PSA Scriptwriting and Video Challenge to have a chance to win $1000 and have their video shared across PDFNJ social media as part of the peer-to-peer substance use messaging.
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Statement: PDFNJ Chair Elaine Pozycki on New CDC Guidelines for Prescribing Opioids
Posted 11/3/2022
We are encouraged that the new CDC guidelines recommend and underscore the importance of medical practitioners having a conversation with patients to warn about the risks of dependence and addiction; and, to discuss the use of non-opioid pain relief alternatives before prescribing an opioid pain killer.
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Two Bergenfield Elementary Students Selected as Grand Prize Winners of PDFNJ’s Fourth Grade “Fun Things to Do Instead of Drugs” Artwork Contest
Posted 10/26/2022
BERGENFIELD, NJ — Two students at Hoover Elementary School in Bergenfield were selected as co-winners of PDFNJ's Fourth Grade “Fun Things to Do Instead of Drugs” Artwork Contest. This is the first time in the contest’s 20-year history that two winners have won from the same school.
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Former NFL Quarterback Ray Lucas Shares Personal Story of Opioid Addiction and Recovery with Clifton High School Student Athletes
Posted 10/20/2022
CLIFTON, NJ — On Thursday, student athletes at Clifton High School received an education on the risks of prescription opioids from former NFL quarterback Ray Lucas.
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PDFNJ’s Statewide Music Competition Seeking New Jersey High School Students to Showcase Their Musical Talents
Posted 10/17/2022
MILLBURN, NJ — The Partnership for a Drug-Free New Jersey (PDFNJ) is inviting New Jersey high school students to create original music with substance use prevention messages as part of the 2023 Your Song! Your Voice! Shout Down Drugs New Jersey music competition.
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Knock Out Opioid Abuse Day Draws Thousands to Spread Awareness About NJ’s Opioid and Addiction Crisis
Posted 10/11/2022
MILLBURN —From Atlantic County to Somerset County and Essex County to Hunterdon County – residents, government leaders, addiction professionals, business owners and law enforcement came together to raise awareness about the opioid and addiction crisis ravaging our state as part of the 7th Annual Knock Out Opioid Abuse Day (KOOAD).
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PDFNJ and Super Football Conference Work Together to Knock Out Opioid Abuse
Posted 10/4/2022
MILLBURN — The Partnership for a Drug-Free New Jersey (PDFNJ) is teaming up with the Super Football Conference to help raise awareness among student athletes about the dangers of prescription opioids as part of the 7th annual Knock Out Opioid Abuse Day being held on October 6.
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PDFNJ Statement on Passing of Former Governor Jim Florio
Posted 9/27/2022
MILLBURN, NJ – The Partnership for a Drug-Free New Jersey is saddened by the death of Former Governor Jim Florio and offer our sincerest condolences to the Florio family.
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PDFNJ Seeking Fourth Grade Students to Showcase Artistic Talents in Statewide Fourth Grade Folder Contest
Posted 9/27/2022
BERGENFIELD, NJ — PDFNJ is calling on creative fourth graders to test their artistic skills for its annual Fourth Grade Folder Contest for the 2022-2023 school year. Each year PDFNJ challenges fourth grade students throughout New Jersey to create anti-drug artwork related to the theme “Fun Things to do Instead of Drugs”, with the winning artwork to be reproduced as a school folder distributed to classrooms throughout the state.
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Young Artists Shine in Contest Promoting Drug-Free & Healthy Lifestyles
Posted 9/21/2022
MILLBURN, NJ — New Jersey’s artistic talent took center stage as two students from Bergenfield emerged as the co-winners of the 2022-23 Fourth Grade Folder Contest, organized by the Partnership for a Drug-Free New Jersey. This annual statewide competition invited students to channel their talents to convey the message: "Fun Things to Do Instead of Doing Drugs"