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  • Upcoming Webinar to Reflect on a Year of Challenges & Progress in the Fight Against Addiction

    Posted 11/25/2025

    MILLBURN, NJ –The final webinar in the 2025 Knock Out Opioid Abuse Day Learning Series will offer a reflection on the state’s ongoing response to the opioid epidemic in a session titled “Reexamining the Opioid Crisis: A Year in Review.” The event will take place at 11 a.m. on Thursday, December 4, and is presented by the Partnership for a Drug-Free New Jersey (PDFNJ), the Office of Alternative and Community Responses (OACR), and the Opioid Education Foundation of America (OEFA).

  • Healthy Aging Campaign Targets Opioid Misuse in Older Adults

    Posted 11/20/2025

    Milburn, NJ — PDFNJ announced the launch of its 2026 Healthy Aging Campaign, a statewide initiative dedicated to providing age-specific opioid safety education and resources for older adults, their caregivers, and the professionals who work with them. The campaign seeks to address the growing opioid risks facing older adults, a population often overlooked in traditional prevention and awareness efforts.

  • 2025 Learning Series Drives Conversations About Opioid Misuse

    Posted 11/19/2025

    MILLBURN, NJ –Healthcare professionals and members of the public from New Jersey and beyond received timely information and practical guidance in the fight against opioid misuse through the 2025 Knock Out Opioid Abuse Day Learning Series.

  • PDFNJ & PSEG Foundation Engage NJ Students in Substance Use Prevention

    Posted 11/18/2025

    MILLBURN, NJ — Partnership for a Drug Free New Jersey (PDFNJ), with support from the PSEG Foundation, will distribute its Third Grade Life Choices Coloring & Activity Book to 40,000 third-grade students across New Jersey this year.

  • Students Invited to Showcase Musical Talent in Your Song! Your Voice! Shout Down Drugs Competition

    Posted 11/13/2025

    MILLBURN, NJ — High school musicians across New Jersey are invited to use their talents to create original songs with impactful messages about the dangers of impaired driving. Organized by PDFNJ, the 22nd Annual Your Song! Your Voice! Shout Down Drugs New Jersey competition is open for entries until February 1, 2026. The winner will be awarded a $5,000 music contract and will have the opportunity to share their song and message across the state during the upcoming year.

  • PDFNJ, NJBA Partner for Statewide Campaign to Prevent Youth Substance Use

    Posted 11/6/2025

    MILLBURN, NJ — PDFNJ, in collaboration with the New Jersey Broadcasters Association (NJBA), is launching a statewide campaign to promote PDFNJ’s “Parents Matter” PSAs. The campaign is part of the Public Education Program, which provides nonprofits and public agencies with access to broadcast airtime to reach their audiences with important, community-focused messages. This broadcast initiative is designed to encourage positive, everyday family interactions as a practical and effective strategy for preventing youth substance use.

  • NJ Families Challenged to Tackle Prescription Drug Misuse

    Posted 10/20/2025

    MILLBURN, NJ: On Saturday, November 8, communities across the state will participate in the 17th Annual American Medicine Chest Challenge – New Jersey Day of Awareness of Prescription Drugs and Safe Disposal, a public health initiative created by PDFNJ to help increase understanding about the dangers of prescription drug misuse and empower families to safeguard their home through the 5-step challenge.

  • Webinar to Help NJ Parents & Employers Understand the Rising Risks of High-Potency Marijuana

    Posted 10/20/2025

    MILLBURN, NJ — PDFNJ invites parents, caregivers, business leaders, and community members to attend a free webinar, “Marijuana Potency: New Research, New Risks in Your Home & Workplace,” at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, October 28.

  • NJ Communities United for Knock Out Opioid Abuse Day

    Posted 10/7/2025

    TRENTON — Communities across New Jersey came together yesterday for Knock Out Opioid Abuse Day, a statewide initiative led by PDFNJ in collaboration with the Governor’s Council on Substance Use Disorder, the NJ Dept. of Human Services, and local coalitions and communities. The effort mobilized residents from every corner of the state to confront the opioid epidemic through prevention, education, and awareness.

  • New Jersey Unites for Knock Out Opioid Abuse Day

    Posted 10/6/2025

    TRENTON — New Jersey residents are coming together today for Knock Out Opioid Abuse Day, a statewide initiative aimed at raising awareness about the dangers of prescription opioid misuse and the growing threat of illicit drugs like fentanyl. This annual observance is spearheaded by PDFNJ in collaboration with the Governor’s Council on Substance Use Disorder, the NJ Dept. of Human Services, and local coalitions and communities.