In the News
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New PDFNJ Campaign Highlights Danger of Prescription Opioids
Posted 7/3/2019
NEW YORK — A powerful new message in Times Square from the Partnership for a Drug-Free New Jersey emphasizes the dangers of prescription opioids.
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nj1015.com - Benzos Becoming a Choice Drug for Teens, NJ Drug Advocates Warn
Posted 6/27/2019
Drug experts are now warning of a dangerous new health problem involving medications like Valium and Xanax that are typically prescribed for anxiety and insomnia.
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downbeach.com: Local teen wins second place in statewide ‘Shout Down Drugs’ songwriting competition
Posted 6/15/2019
ATLANTIC CITY – Jermaine Bethea, 17, a junior at Egg Harbor Township High School, performed his original song, “Wasting Time,” during the 71st annual NJ Broadcasters Association Conference held at Tropicana Atlantic City Thursday, June 13.
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breakingac.com: EHT teen debuts winning anti-drug song at Atlantic City conference
Posted 6/14/2019
Jermaine Bethea prides himself on his lyrics. The Egg Harbor Township teen publicly debuted his anti-drug song, “Wasting Time,” at the 71st annual New Jersey Broadcasters Association Conference in Atlantic City on Thursday. His “tough love” take on the drug problem earned him a $3,000 music contract as the second-place winner of this year’s New Jersey Shout Down Drugs.
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[VIDEO] PDFNJ Discusses New Jersey Program for Free Naloxone
Posted 6/11/2019
PDFNJ Discusses New Jersey Program for Free Naloxone
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PDFNJ Claims Three First-Place Trophies at NJ Ad Club Jersey Awards
Posted 6/10/2019
MILLBURN — The Partnership for a Drug-Free New Jersey (PDFNJ) received six awards, including three first-place awards, at the NJ Ad Club’s 51st Annual Jersey Awards on June 5.
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Knock Out Opioid Abuse Initiative Launches New Online Course for Prescribers
Posted 6/4/2019
MILLBURN — In response to the opioid epidemic ravaging New Jersey, the Partnership for a Drug-Free New Jersey (PDFNJ) and Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey (Horizon BCBSNJ) have turned their focus toward educating prescribers on safe and responsible prescribing.
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NJ AG Grewal Announces Lawsuit Against Sackler Family at PDFNJ Statewide Law Enforcement Opioid Conference
Posted 5/30/2019
ATLANTIC CITY --- New Jersey Attorney General Gurbir Grewal announced his office has filed a lawsuit against eight members of the Sackler family, founders of Purdue Pharma, at an opioid conference hosted by the Partnership for a Drug-Free New Jersey on Thursday.
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PDFNJ Executive Director Named to NJBIZ’s 2019 Health Care Power 50
Posted 5/14/2019
MILLBURN — Partnership for a Drug-Free New Jersey Executive Director Angelo Valente earned recognition as one of the top figures in the health care field this week after NJBIZ selected him for its 2019 Health Care Power 50 list.
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Bergen and Hudson County Students Win PDFNJ Statewide Fourth Grade Folder Contest
Posted 5/13/2019
POINT PLEASANT BEACH — More than 3,000 fourth grade students from across New Jersey showed off their artistic skill as part of the Partnership for a Drug-Free New Jersey’s Design a Fourth Grade Folder contest this year, but only 32 earned recognition at the program award ceremony Tuesday at Jenkinson’s Boardwalk.