In the News

  • Southern NJ Counties Offer Continuing Medical Education Scholarships to Medical Providers

    Posted 12/1/2023

    Mullica Hill, NJ -- Cumberland County Prosecutor Jennifer Webb-McRae, Acting Gloucester County Prosecutor Christine Hoffman, and Salem County Prosecutor Kristin Telsey announced today, at a joint press event hosted at Inspira Medical Center Mullica Hill, an initiative to fight the statewide opioid epidemic by teaming up with Partnership for a Drug Free New Jersey (PDFNJ) to provide scholarships for opioid prescribing education to healthcare providers within each of their counties.

  • PDFNJ Calls on Middle Schoolers to Enter the PSA Challenge

    Posted 11/29/2023

    MILLBURN, NJ — The Partnership for a Drug-Free New Jersey (PDFNJ) is calling on New Jersey fifth through eighth-grade students to enter its 2023-2024 Middle School PSA Challenge. Participants can win $1,000, have their video shared across the tri-state area, and be featured in PDFNJ’s social media and peer-to-peer substance use messaging.

  • thesandpaper.net - Parents: Communicate With Your College Student

    Posted 11/22/2023

    PDFNJ underscores the importance of parents engaging in open and supportive dialogues about mental health and substance use with college students returning home for the holiday season.

  • Home for the Holidays: Talking to College Students

    Posted 11/16/2023

    MILLBURN, NJ — When college students return home at the end of the semester, it is important for parents to provide a safe channel of communication to discuss the pressures they experienced at school. PDFNJ offers parents guidance on how to engage their children in conversations about mental health and substance use.

  • nj.com - PDFNJ Executive Director named ‘Hero’ in Authority Magazine series

    Posted 11/14/2023

    In an interview with Authority magazine, Angelo Valente, the Executive Director of the Partnership for a Drug-Free New Jersey, reflects on the organization’s groundbreaking efforts in drug misuse prevention and public health education.

  • morristowngreen.com: The unseen struggles of our veterans

    Posted 11/11/2023

    Veterans Day brings attention to the mental health and addiction challenges faced by many veterans. Enhancing access to programs and services is crucial, highlighting a national responsibility towards their rehabilitation and overall well-being.

  • Veterans Day Reminder: The Unseen Struggle with PTSD and Addiction

    Posted 11/10/2023

    As Veterans Day draws near, we are reminded to pay homage to the brave individuals who serve our nation. This solemn day calls for more than reflection; it demands an acknowledgment of the stark realities many veterans contend with post-service, especially the battles waged against mental health disorders and addiction.

  • Webinar to Examine Effective Evidence-Based Solutions to Opioid Epidemic

    Posted 11/6/2023

    MILLBURN, NJ ­— A national expert will highlight evidence-based community solutions to the opioid crisis in the next webinar of the Knock Out Opioid Abuse Day Learning Series, organized by the Partnership for a Drug-Free New Jersey (PDFNJ), the Office of the New Jersey Coordinator for Addiction Responses and Enforcement Strategies (NJ CARES) and the Opioid Education Foundation of America (OEFA).

  • app.com: New Jersey needs a new strategic plan to end its opioid crisis

    Posted 11/5/2023

    To combat New Jersey's opioid epidemic effectively, it is imperative that the settlement funds are utilized to develop a comprehensive strategy. This entails building a strong network for care and prevention, directing resources toward addiction treatment and mental health services, and executing precise prevention programs.

  • news.yahoo.com: New Jersey needs a new strategic plan to end its opioid crisis

    Posted 11/5/2023

    New Jersey's response to the opioid crisis requires a comprehensive strategy, emphasizing the need for robust care networks and prevention programs. To do so, they need to utilize the settlement funds for addiction treatment and mental health services.