In the News
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Addiction Proof Your Homes
Posted 12/5/2011
Rx abuse is an epidemic in the Garden State and across the US, according to PDFNJ. Therefore the organization is encouraging every household to join the American Medicine Chest Challenge
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Tips on Preparing Your Child for College Event
Posted 12/2/2011
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NJ ABC Calls for Proms and Alcohol Prevention Contest Applications
Posted 11/30/2011
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Rise in Prescription Stimulant Abuse Concerns College Administrators
Posted 11/28/2011
College administrators say they are concerned about an increase in prescription stimulant abuse among students, The Washington Post reports.
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American Medical Association Calls for Doctor Training to Fight Prescription Drug Abuse
Posted 11/28/2011
The American Medical Association’s (AMA) policy-making body has called on the organization to promote doctor training on the correct use of controlled substances, in an effort to reduce prescription drug abuse.
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A&E & PDFNJ to Hold Screening of Award Winning Show "Intervention"
Posted 11/22/2011
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NJ Division of Consumer Affairs Launches Project Medicine Drop
Posted 11/14/2011
NJ Division of Consumer Affairs Launches “Project Medicine Drop,” Providing Consumers Opportunity to Dispose of Unused Prescription Medication Throughout the Year - Pilot Program Important Component of the Division’s Fight to Prevent Prescription Drug Abuse
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Salem Co. Sheriff Participates in 2011 AMCC
Posted 11/12/2011
Salem County residents turned out in the city today to safely dispose of their old and unneeded prescription drugs.
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NJ to Lead Response to Prescription Drug Abuse Epidemic
Posted 11/10/2011
Unused, Unwanted, and Expired Medicine Disposal locations to be held in all 21 Counties Saturday, Nov. 12, 2011
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New Jersey to Lead National Event to Raise Awareness of Prescription Drug Abuse
Posted 11/4/2011
On 11/12/11, a historic and lifesaving event --- AMCC --- a public health initiative to raise awareness about the dangers of prescription drug abuse will be held in communities throughout New Jersey.