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  • Ocean County Teen Wins Statewide Substance Use Prevention Music Competition

    Posted 4/3/2020

    Millburn, NJ — The New Jersey Shout Down Drugs music competition, sponsored by the Partnership for a Drug-Free New Jersey (PDFNJ), 95.9 WRAT and the New Jersey Broadcasters Association held its Prevention Concert as an Audio Show showcasing the finalists and their songs on April 3rd at 6 p.m. on the Shout Down Drugs website (www.ShoutDownDrugs.com). Winners were then announced live on-air at 6:45 p.m on 95.9 WRAT.

  • New Jersey Shout Down Drugs Music Competition to be Held as Online Concert

    Posted 3/30/2020

    MILLBURN, NJ — The New Jersey Shout Down Drugs music competition, sponsored by the Partnership for a Drug-Free New Jersey (PDFNJ), 95.9 WRAT and the New Jersey Broadcasters Association was set to hold its Prevention Concert on April 3rd at the Two Rivers Theater in Red Bank. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the concert will now be made available as an audio show set to air on the Shout Down Drugs website (www.ShoutDownDrugs.com ) on April 3rd at 6 pm, and the winners to be announced live on air at 6:45 pm on 95.9 WRAT.

  • Cast Your Vote Today for the New Jersey Shout Down Drugs Music Contest

    Posted 3/27/2020

    Millburn, NJ - Voting is underway for the New Jersey Shout Down Drugs music contest sponsored by 95.9 WRAT and the New Jersey Broadcasters Association. “Each of these contestants have worked so hard on their songs and should be commended,” states Angelo Valente, PDFNJ’s Executive Director. “Be sure to go to ShoutDownDrugs.com and cast your vote for your favorite songs written and performed these teens across who want to share their music and drug-free prevention messages”.

  • nj1015.com - Don’t let pandemic beat you: A drug abuse warning during coronavirus

    Posted 3/23/2020

    As fear, anxiety and stress overtake our bodies, minds and hearts during this coronavirus pandemic, there is a concern that many may turn to alcohol and drugs for comfort. Angelo Valente, executive director for A Partnership for a Drug-Free New Jersey, says there is no question that stress from COVID-19 can put people at risk for substance abuse — especially young people.

  • PDFNJ To Unveil a Social Media Campaign Focused On Things To Do Together At Home

    Posted 3/23/2020

    MILLBURN, NJ - During these trying times, The Partnership for a Drug-Free New Jersey (PDFNJ) plans to offer ideas and tips through a new social media campaign entitled, the PDFNJ Tip of the Day. The Tips to be unveiled on March 23, will provide inspiration to families and children through different tips and activities to do in inside during the Coronavirus pandemic. A new tip to be posted each day.

  • Partnership for A Drug Free New-Jersey Response to Coronavirus Pandemic

    Posted 3/12/2020

    MILLBURN, N.J. – In response to the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic, the Partnership for A Drug-Free New Jersey (PDFNJ) has begun to cancel, postpone or make accommodations for all live, in-person group events that are currently planned.

  • njtvonline.org: Teaching third graders about the dangers of substance abuse

    Posted 2/14/2020

    Children as young as 11-years-old admitted to vaping last year. New Jersey Hospital Association data shows that’s two years younger than the year before. Now, the Partnership for a Drug-Free New Jersey is piloting an education program to help kids avoid substance abuse. But is third grade too early to start the program?

  • PDFNJ and PSEG Foundation Bring Substance Use Prevention Efforts to the Classroom

    Posted 2/13/2020

    Union City, NJ— The Partnership for a Drug-Free New Jersey (PDFNJ) and the PSEG Foundation have collaborated to send a message to 25,000 young New Jersey students across the state on the importance of healthy choices through the annual Third Grade Life Choices Coloring and Activity Book.

  • steveadubato.org: The Impact of the Opioid Epidemic on Student Athletes [VIDEO]

    Posted 2/11/2020

    PDFNJ's Executive Director, Angelo Valente, sat down with Think Tank's Steve Adubato to talk about educating communities about the opioid epidemic and the importance of educating student athletes about the dangers and early signs of addiction.

  • capemaycountyherald.com: Knock Out Opioid Abuse Prescriber Education Makes Impact on NJ Healthcare Professionals and Patients

    Posted 1/24/2020

    MILLBURN - Thousands of New Jersey residents have benefited from their medical professionals’ increased awareness of the risks posed by prescription opioids, thanks to an opioid webinar launched by the Partnership for a Drug-Free New Jersey (PDFNJ) and Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey (BCBSNJ).