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  • wrat.com: New Jersey’s Your Song Your Voice Singing Competition Is Back

    Posted 10/31/2023

    New Jersey’s high school students are called to action by The Partnership For A Drug-Free New Jersey as the “Your Song, Your Voice” competition returns. This competition encourages teens to express themselves through music in any genre, from hip-hop to rock, focusing on creating a peer-to-peer message against drug use.

  • shorenewsnetwork.com - Hoboken Native Named Hero of New Jersey Addiction Crisis

    Posted 10/31/2023

    Angelo Valente, Executive Director of the Partnership for a Drug-Free New Jersey (PDFNJ), has been featured in Authority Magazine’s “Heroes of the Addiction Crisis” series, highlighting his long-term commitment to drug prevention since 1992.

  • PDFNJ Executive Director Named “Hero” in Authority Magazine Series

    Posted 10/30/2023

    MILLBURN, NJ — The Partnership for a Drug-Free New Jersey's Executive Director Angelo Valente was featured in the Authority Magazine “Heroes of the Addiction Crisis” series.

  • nj1015.com - NJ high school songwriters: Enter this contest for a great cause

    Posted 10/30/2023

    Are you a high school student in New Jersey with a song to sing and a message to share? The Partnership For A Drug-Free New Jersey welcomes you to participate in the “Your Song, Your Voice” competition, offering a unique platform to showcase your musical creativity and vie for a music contract worth thousands.

  • wboy.com: PDFNJ Executive Director Named “Hero” in Authority Magazine Series

    Posted 10/30/2023

    Angelo Valente, Executive Director of the Partnership for a Drug-Free New Jersey, has been featured in Authority Magazine’s “Heroes of the Addiction Crisis” series, highlighting his lifelong commitment to combating drug misuse. Valente emphasizes the importance of preventive education in schools and discusses pioneering initiatives such as the American Medicine Chest Challenge.

  • yahoo.com - PDFNJ Executive Director Named “Hero” in Authority Magazine Series

    Posted 10/30/2023

    In an interview with Authority Magazine for their "Heroes of the Addiction Crisis" series, Angelo Valente, the Executive Director of the Partnership for a Drug-Free New Jersey, shares insights from his decades-long journey in drug misuse prevention. The interview explores Valente's dedication to early education, legislative successes, and innovative programs like the American Medicine Chest Challenge

  • gloucestercitynews.net - Salem County Residents Rally for Annual Knock Out Opioid Abuse Day

    Posted 10/29/2023

    The eighth annual Knock Out Opioid Abuse Day, spearheaded by the Partnership for a Drug-Free New Jersey, united communities across New Jersey in a comprehensive effort to address and mitigate the opioid epidemic’s toll on the state on Friday, October 6. The initiative focused on educating healthcare professionals, community leaders, and families about the dangers of prescription opioids, promoting safe prescribing practices, and providing effective strategies to prevent misuse, with activities and resources tailored to meet the specific needs of residents in different counties.

  • PDFNJ Calls Upon Students to Take a Stand Against Substance Abuse

    Posted 10/27/2023

    MILLBURN, NJ — In recognition of National Red Ribbon Week, which runs through October 31, the Partnership for a Drug-Free New Jersey encourages students across the state to participate in programs that promote a healthy, drug-free lifestyle.

  • Past Winners Inspire Future Artists in Shout Down Drugs Competition

    Posted 10/25/2023

    MILLBURN, NJ — The Your Song! Your Voice! Shout Down Drugs competition, organized by the Partnership for a Drug-Free New Jersey, is a platform for high school students to showcase their musical talents while sending a powerful message about substance use prevention. As the competition gears up for its 20th season, we showcase the inspiring journeys of last year's winners and how their experiences continue to inspire budding artists across the state.

  • Salem County Rallies for 8th Annual Knock Out Opioid Abuse Day

    Posted 10/25/2023

    MILLBURN, NJ — In an ongoing effort to curb the opioid epidemic’s impact on their state, New Jerseyans united for the eighth annual Knock Out Opioid Abuse Day on Friday, October 6. Led by the Partnership for a Drug-Free New Jersey, this initiative shed light on the risks associated with prescription opioids and offered effective strategies for preventing their misuse.