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  • Knock Out Opioid Abuse Initiative Kicks Off at Don Bosco Prep

    Posted 4/23/2024

    RAMSEY, NJ — Student-athletes at Don Bosco Prep are set to receive crucial education on the risks of prescription opioids from a quarterback with first-hand knowledge of its devastating impact.

  • yahoo.com - PDFNJ Conference Tackles Opioid Misuse in Youth Sports

    Posted 4/22/2024

    Coaches, athletic directors, teachers, school nurses, and others involved in youth sports gathered at a PDFNJ conference to discuss the link between athletics and opioid misuse.

  • PDFNJ Conference Tackles Opioid Misuse in Youth Sports

    Posted 4/20/2024

    Atlantic City, NJ — PDFNJ, along with Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey and the Opioid Education Foundation of America, hosted the "Keeping New Jersey Youth Athletes Safe" conference at the Golden Nugget Hotel & Casino in Atlantic City on Friday. The event gathered coaches, athletic directors, teachers, school nurses, and others involved in youth sports to discuss the link between athletics and opioid misuse.

  • Webinar to Address Trauma and Its Role in Opioid Use Disorder

    Posted 4/19/2024

    MILLBURN ­– The fourth webinar in the 2024 Knock Out Opioid Abuse Day Learning Series will focus on the relationship between trauma and opioid use disorder. The series is a collaboration of 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).

  • franklinreporter.com - St. Matthias Students Finalists In Statewide Competition

    Posted 4/19/2024

    Three St. Matthias School students are among 35 finalists in the Partnership for a Drug-Free New Jersey’s Fourth Grade Folder Contest.

  • thesandpaper.net: Fourth-Grader a Finalist in PDFNJ Contest

    Posted 4/19/2024

    A student from Barnegat Township is one of 35 finalists in the PDFNJ 2023-24 Fourth Grade Folder Contest.

  • tapinto.net - Two Bee Meadow School 4th Graders Are Finalists in Drug Free NJ Art Context

    Posted 4/18/2024

    Two 4th-grade students from Bee Meadow School were finalists in the Partnership for a Drug-Free New Jersey folder contest.

  • talkers.com - Paul Rotella Recognized by PDFNJ

    Posted 4/12/2024

    Paul S. Rotella is being honored with the J.P. Miele Lifetime Achievement Award by the Partnership for a Drug-Free New Jersey for his significant contributions to combating substance misuse.

  • Paul S. Rotella, Esq., Recognized with Lifetime Achievement Award at PDFNJ's 30th Angel of Hope Gala

    Posted 4/11/2024

    MILLBURN, NJ — In an acknowledgment of his tireless dedication and impactful leadership, PDFNJ will honor Paul S. Rotella, Esq., of Paramus and Point Pleasant, with the esteemed J.P. Miele Lifetime Achievement Award at its 30th Angel of Hope Gala on May 15, 2024, at the Liberty House in Jersey City. This tribute recognizes Rotella's pivotal role in combating substance misuse during his 14-year tenure as President and CEO of the New Jersey Broadcasters Association (NJBA).

  • Young Artists Shine: PDFNJ Names 35 Finalists in Fourth Grade Folder Contest

    Posted 4/10/2024

    MILLBURN, NJ — PDFNJ has named 35 finalists in its 2023-2024 Fourth Grade Folder Contest, recognizing students’ creative talent and commitment to promoting healthy, drug-free lifestyles. These students from across the state have artistically brought to life the theme "Fun Things to Do Instead of Drugs," underlining the importance of positive life choices.