In the News
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Partnership for a Drug-Free New Jersey’s Knock Out Opioid Abuse Day Project Signed into Law
Posted 7/16/2019
MILLBURN -- Governor Phil Murphy officially made Oct. 6 Knock Out Opioid Abuse Day. Knock Out Opioid Abuse Day is a statewide project created by the Partnership for a Drug-Free New Jersey in cooperation with the Governor’s Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse; the New Jersey Department of Human Services, Division of Addiction Services; and the Community Coalition for a Safe and Healthy Morris, with help from partners across the state.
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njbiz.com: Change course
Posted 7/15/2019
A pair of organizations team up to educate drug prescribers about limiting unnecessary opioid use
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GOVERNOR MURPHY SIGNS LEGISLATION TO COMBAT OPIOID CRISIS
Posted 7/15/2019
TRENTON – Governor Phil Murphy today signed three pieces of legislation addressing the opioid crisis. A3292, A4744, and SJR35 will strengthen opioid prescription label requirements, ensure greater access to Medicated-Assisted Treatment (MAT) benefits for Medicaid recipients, and spread awareness of opioid abuse through the designation of October 6th as "Knock Out Opioid Abuse Day".
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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.