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  • Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office and PDFNJ Collaborate to Bring Opioid Education to Prescribers

    Posted 1/10/2022

    TOMS RIVER — The Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office is increasing its commitment to fighting the statewide opioid epidemic by teaming with the Partnership for a Drug-Free New Jersey (PDFNJ) to provide free opioid prescribing education to healthcare providers within the county.

  • thecrimereport.org: Blacks, Latinos Hit Harder by Opioid Epidemic, NJ Panel Told

    Posted 12/13/2021

    The opioid epidemic has hurt every community in New Jersey. As we continue to address this issue, it is important to consider the impact of race in how different communities are affected, and assure that all communities have access to the education and resources to prevent and treat addiction among their residents.

  • 6park.news: Most New Jerseyans would choose non-opioid alternatives to reduce pain

    Posted 12/2/2021

    FAIRLEIGH DICKINSON UNIVERSITY, MADISON, NJ, December 1, 2021 / PRNewswire / – Most New Jerseyans (71 percent) who had been prescribed an opioid in the past two years recall that their doctor discussed the potential risks of the drug with them, according to a recent state survey by the Fairleigh Dickinson University Survey, along with support from the Partnership for a Drug Free New Jersey (PDFNJ).

  • Upcoming Webinar to Focus on Race and the Opioid Epidemic

    Posted 12/2/2021

    MILLBURN — Experts will examine the role race has played in the statewide and national opioid epidemic in the year’s final installment of the Knock Out Opioid Abuse Day Learning Series. The webinar is presented by the Partnership for a Drug-Free New Jersey (PDFNJ) and the Office of the New Jersey Coordinator of Addiction Responses and Enforcement Strategies (NJ CARES), which is responsible for overseeing addiction-fighting efforts across the New Jersey Office of the Attorney General.

  • Most New Jerseyans Would Choose Non-Opioid Alternatives To Reduce Pain

    Posted 12/1/2021

    Fairleigh Dickinson University, Madison, New Jersey, December 1, 2021 – Most New Jerseyans (71 percent) who had been prescribed an opioid in the past two years recall their doctor discussing the potential risks of the medication with them, according to a recent statewide survey from the Fairleigh Dickinson University Poll, along with support from PDFNJ. These conversations are part of a seemingly successful statewide plan to reduce the risk of addiction, as NJ is one of just three states that did not see record numbers of overdoses this year.

  • PDFNJ & Old Bridge Township Team Up to Combat Opioid Crisis

    Posted 12/1/2021

    MILLBURN — Old Bridge Township Mayor Owen Henry along with the Old Bridge Municipal Alliance, government, police and school officials have teamed up with local businesses and the Partnership for a Drug-Free New Jersey (PDFNJ) to tackle the opioid crisis through education and awareness across the township.

  • northjersey.com: The opioid epidemic is surging as the pandemic drags on. We have to act | Opinion

    Posted 11/24/2021

    More than 75,000 of our fellow Americans died of an opioid overdose in the year that ended in April, according to the National Center of Health Statistics. This new record shows that the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, including increased stress caused by isolation and financial pressures and more difficulty getting treatment, has resulted to an acceleration of the opioid epidemic, leading to more new cases of Opioid Use Disorder and to a stepped-up number of relapses.

  • thesandpaper.net: ‘Shout Down Drugs’ Teen Song Contest Seeks Entries

    Posted 11/15/2021

    The Partnership for a Drug-Free New Jersey is inviting New Jersey high school students to share their musical substance use prevention messages as part of the 2022 Your Song! Your Voice! Shout Down Drugs New Jersey music competition.

  • Learning Series Webinar to Focus on Treating Pain Without Opioids

    Posted 11/15/2021

    MILLBURN — The next installment of the Knock Out Opioid Abuse Day Learning Series will examine best practices for treating pain without opioids following surgery. The webinar is presented by the PDFNJ and the Office of the New Jersey Coordinator of Addiction Responses and Enforcement Strategies (NJ CARES), which is responsible for overseeing addiction-fighting efforts across the New Jersey Office of the Attorney General. The event is being held in collaboration with the Opioid Education Foundation of America.

  • NJ Families Challenged to Safeguard Their Home to Prevent Diversion & Rx Misuse

    Posted 11/10/2021

    MILLBURN — On November 13, communities across the state will participate in the 13th Annual American Medicine Chest Challenge – New Jersey (AMCC-NJ) Day of Awareness of Prescription Drug Abuse and Safe Disposal. This public health initiative was created by the Partnership for a Drug-Free New Jersey (PDFNJ) to help raise awareness about the dangers of prescription drug abuse and empower families to safeguard their home through the 5-step challenge.