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Knock Out Opioid Abuse Town Hall in Camden Highlights Impact of Opioid Epidemic on Community
Posted 10/16/2019
CAMDEN — Local experts on the opioid epidemic ravaging New Jersey addressed its impact on Camden and discussed solutions with its residents at a Knock Out Opioid Abuse Town Hall sponsored by the Partnership for a Drug-Free New Jersey (PDFNJ) and The Horizon Foundation for New Jersey.
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Knock Out Opioid Abuse Town Hall Highlights Impact of Opioid Epidemic on Hunterdon Medical Center Community
Posted 10/10/2019
FLEMINGTON — Local experts on the opioid epidemic devastating New Jersey addressed its impact on the Hunterdon Medical Center community and discussed solutions with its residents at a Knock Out Opioid Abuse Town Hall sponsored by the Partnership for a Drug-Free New Jersey (PDFNJ) and The Horizon Foundation for New Jersey.
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jerseyshoreonline.com: Forum Seeks Solution To Opioid Epidemic
Posted 10/10/2019
TOMS RIVER – A panel of five experts addressed the crisis of opioid addiction using the township as a lens for a much broader state-wide and national problem.
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nj.com: The battle to end opioid addiction epidemic in Hunterdon topic of town hall meeting
Posted 10/10/2019
The Hunterdon Medical Center hosted a town hall Thursday at which local experts on the opioid addiction crisis discussed the epidemic’s impact on Hunterdon County and proposed solutions for ending the cycle of use and abuse.
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Camden Residents Seek Solutions to Opioid Epidemic at Knock Out Opioid Abuse Town Hall
Posted 10/9/2019
CAMDEN — Residents will join local experts to discuss the opioid epidemic’s impact on the community and seek possible solutions at a Knock Out Opioid Abuse Town Hall, sponsored by the Partnership for a Drug-Free New Jersey (PDFNJ) and The Horizon Foundation for New Jersey.
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ocsentinel.com - Experts: Poverty fueling county opioid epidemic
Posted 10/9/2019
Childhood trauma, lack of year-round jobs, affordable housing drive addiction
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tapinto.net: Glen Rock Councilmember Leads Local Opioid Awareness Effort
Posted 10/8/2019
GLEN ROCK, NJ - Glen Rock Councilmember Arati Kreibich led local awareness efforts on Knockout Opioid Abuse Day, Oct. 6, as designated by Governor Phil Murphy.
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newjerseyhills.com: Walk through downtown Basking Ridge planned during drug 'Recovery Month'
Posted 10/7/2019
BERNARDSVILLE – In observance of national Recovery Month, Community in Crisis (CIC), in partnership with multiple houses of worship in the Somerset Hills, will offer residents a month of recovery-themed church and temple services to educate residents that substance use treatment and mental health services can enable those with a mental and/or substance use disorder to live a healthy, rewarding life.
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Rutgers Athletics Knock Out Opioid Abuse Town Hall Highlights Impact of Opioid Epidemic
Posted 10/7/2019
NJ’s Attorney General, RU Football great Ray Lucas, and others bring conversation to end opioid epidemic to Rutgers students
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njtvonline.org: How to combat opioid abuse in student athletes
Posted 10/6/2019
The Partnership for Drug-Free New Jersey and Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield New Jersey, an underwriter of NJTV News, is traveling across the state to host Knock Out Opioid Abuse town hall events. Friday they were at the Rutgers University Athletic Center sharing personal stories.