In the News
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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.
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PDFNJ Pharmacy Bags with Life Saving Prevention Messages to be Distributed Throughout New Jersey
Posted 11/9/2021
MILLBURN — PDFNJ is teaming up with pharmacies throughout the state to help educate New Jersey residents on the risks of prescription opioids and to raise awareness of safe disposal through the American Medicine Chest Challenge New Jersey (AMCC-NJ) National Day of Awareness on November 13.
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PDFNJ, Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey, and NJSIAA Team Up to Educate Student-Athletes on Opioid Use and Addiction
Posted 11/4/2021
MILLBURN, NJ — The Partnership for a Drug-Free New Jersey (PDFNJ) and Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey will work together once again to bring their Knock Out Opioid Abuse initiative to the residents of New Jersey, this time with a focus on the health of student-athletes in collaboration with the NJSIAA (New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association).
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High School Students Can Share Their Musical Messages in the Your Song! Your Voice! Shout Down Drugs New Jersey Music Competition
Posted 10/28/2021
MILLBURN — 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.
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Two River Times - "All Ages Embrace Knock Out Opioid Abuse Day"
Posted 10/21/2021
Your Song! Your Voice! Shout Down Drugs New Jersey winner, Samantha Yannarelli, assists Mater Dei Prep in issuing a proclamation for Knock Out Opioid Abuse Day.
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Webinar to Examine Relationship Between Adverse Childhood Experiences and Substance Use
Posted 10/21/2021
MILLBURN — An upcoming presentation will examine New Jersey’s efforts during the past year to provide support to victims of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs). The webinar is part of the Knock Out Opioid Abuse Day Learning Series, 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.
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Knock Out Opioid Abuse Day Draws Thousands to Raise Awareness of the Dangers of Prescription Opioids
Posted 10/14/2021
MILLBURN — Thousands of New Jersey residents took part in Knock Out Opioid Abuse Day on October 6, and the Partnership for a Drug-Free New Jersey (PDFNJ) is encouraging New Jerseyans to continue to raise awareness about prescription opioids and their links to heroin and fentanyl all month long.
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Partnership for a Drug-Free New Jersey Claims 12 Awards from the NJ Ad Club Jersey Awards
Posted 10/13/2021
MILLBURN, NJ — The Partnership for a Drug-Free New Jersey (PDFNJ) received 12 awards at the 2021 NJ Ad Club Jersey Awards Ceremony held on September 29.
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CDC Expert to Address Ongoing Opioid Epidemic in New Jersey
Posted 9/23/2021
TRENTON — New Jersey’s Knock Out Opioid Abuse Day will be held on October 6 and the Partnership for a Drug-Free New Jersey (PDFNJ) will commemorate the sixth annual event by hosting a webinar examining the state and the nation’s progress in addressing the opioid crisis.
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PDFNJ Honors International Overdose Awareness Day by Encouraging Involvement in Knock Out Opioid Abuse Day
Posted 8/31/2021
The Partnership for a Drug-Free New Jersey (PDFNJ) honors International Overdose Awareness Day, today, and remembers those who we lost to drug overdose by encouraging all New Jersey residents to get involved and help to raise awareness about the dangers of opioids as part of this year’s Knock Out Opioid Abuse Day.