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tapinto.net: Legislators Support Knock Out Opioid Abuse Day Oct. 6
Posted 10/3/2018
TRENTON, NJ — The New Jersey State Legislature reaffirmed its commitment to fighting the opioid epidemic and its support for the efforts of the Partnership for a Drug-Free New Jersey by proclaiming Oct. 6 as Knock Out Opioid Abuse Day in the state.
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New Jersey Legislature Shows Support for Knock Out Opioid Abuse Day
Posted 10/2/2018
TRENTON — The New Jersey State Legislature reaffirmed its commitment to fighting the opioid epidemic and its support for the efforts of the Partnership for a Drug-Free New Jersey by proclaiming October 6 as Knock Out Opioid Abuse Day in the state.
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New Jersey Legislators Discuss Response to Opioid Crisis
Posted 10/1/2018
FLORHAM PARK — New Jersey state and federal legislators provided residents an update on the ongoing efforts to solve the opioid crisis at the breakfast to address the legislative response to New Jersey’s opioid epidemic held Monday morning by the Partnership for a Drug-Free New Jersey.
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lehighvalleylive.com: Join us Oct. 6 for Knock Out Opioid Abuse Day
Posted 9/28/2018
In 2016, more than 42,000 people in the United States died of an opioid overdose. As stunning and tragic as that figure is, the final death total for 2017 is expected to be higher. New Jersey has not been spared from this crisis, which has claimed nearly 2,000 lives in the state so far this year.
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mycentraljersey.com: NJ opioid epidemic: George Street Playhouse offers musical with message for students in 'Anytown'
Posted 9/28/2018
GEORGE STREET PLAYHOUSE'S NEW EDUCATIONAL TOURING THEATRE OFFERING "ANYTOWN" IS A COMMUNITY-BASED COLLABORATION, CREATED FROM INTERVIEWS WITH OPIOID PREVENTION EXPERTS, FAMILIES STRUGGLING WITH THIS DISEASE, INDIVIDUALS IN RECOVERING AND OTHERS.
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New Jersey High Schools to Spread Opioid Awareness through Athletics
Posted 9/28/2018
NEW JERSEY — In the coming weeks, student athletes, coaches and administrators from high schools throughout the state will help to spread vital messages about the risks of prescription opioids and their link to heroin use as part of the Partnership for a Drug-Free New Jersey’s third annual Knock Out Opioid Abuse Day.
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PDFNJ Executive Director Angelo M. Valente Selected to NJ Ad Hall of Fame
Posted 9/18/2018
Partnership for a Drug-Free New Jersey Executive Director Angelo Valente will be one of five new members of the Advertising Hall of Fame of New Jersey inducted in 2018, the NJ Ad Club announced Tuesday.
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New Jersey Volunteers to Fight Opioid Epidemic on Knock Out Opioid Abuse Day
Posted 9/11/2018
NEW JERSEY — Volunteers throughout the state will unite to combat the deadly opioid crisis on Saturday, Oct. 6, by delivering vital information in their communities on the dangers of prescription opioids and their link to heroin use on the third annual Knock Out Opioid Abuse Day.
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burlingtoncountytimes.com: Burlington County vigils remember lives lost to overdose
Posted 9/4/2018
Across Burlington County, families and friends remembered loved ones who passed away from drug overdoses.
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newjersey.news12.com: National Recovery Month promotes drug abuse prevention, treatment
Posted 9/4/2018
EDISON - Saturday marked the start of National Recovery Month, which promotes awareness about the prevention, treatment, and recovery services for those suffering through substance abuse.