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December 10, 2022 10:00 ET | Source: Partnership for a Drug-Free New Jersey

The Partnership for a Drug-Free New Jersey Addresses Surging Substance Use-Related Deaths Among Older Adults

New Jersey, Dec. 10, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Drug-related deaths are on the rise among older adults in the United States, and the Partnership for a Drug-Free New Jersey (PDFNJ) is raising awareness...
December 08, 2022 14:37 ET | Source: Partnership for a Drug-Free New Jersey

Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office Leads in Fight Against Rx Opioid Misuse

Toms River, New Jersey, Dec. 08, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer is on a mission to protect the residents of his county from prescription opioid dependency and...
December 05, 2022 10:11 ET | Source: Partnership for a Drug-Free New Jersey

State and National Experts to Present a Snapshot of Opioid Data in 2022

Millburn, New Jersey, Dec. 05, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The 2022 Knock Out Opioid Abuse Day Learning Series will conclude this month with an examination and discussion about what current data...
December 03, 2022 10:00 ET | Source: Partnership for a Drug-Free New Jersey

PDFNJ’s Statewide Music Competition Seeking New Jersey High School Students to Showcase Their Musical Talents

Millburn, New Jersey, Dec. 03, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Partnership for a Drug-Free New Jersey (PDFNJ) is inviting New Jersey high school students to create original music with substance use...
December 01, 2022 13:12 ET | Source: Partnership for a Drug-Free New Jersey

PDFNJ’s Knock Out Opioid Abuse Initiative Places the Focus on New Jersey Student-Athletes

Millburn, New Jersey, Dec. 01, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: December 1, 2022 College commitment days in December are an exciting time for student-athletes signing on to play...
November 29, 2022 09:06 ET | Source: Partnership for a Drug-Free New Jersey

Partnership for a Drug-Free New Jersey Cited as One of the Most Trusted Sources for Opioid Education

Millburn, New Jersey, Nov. 29, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: November 29, 2022 Millburn, New Jersey — The Partnership for a Drug-Free New Jersey (PDFNJ) is one of the most...
November 14, 2022 13:24 ET | Source: Partnership for a Drug-Free New Jersey

The Partnership for a Drug-Free New Jersey is Seeking Middle School Influencers for the Middle School PSA Challenge

Millburn, NJ, Nov. 14, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Partnership for a Drug-Free New Jersey (PDFNJ) is calling on New Jersey fifth through eighth-grade students to enter the PDFNJ Middle School PSA...
November 09, 2022 15:05 ET | Source: Partnership for a Drug-Free New Jersey

New Jersey Families Challenged to Help Knock Out Opioid Abuse

Millburn, New Jersey, Nov. 09, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- MILLBURN, NJ — On November 12, communities across the state will participate in the 14th Annual American Medicine Chest Challenge – New Jersey...
November 07, 2022 09:00 ET | Source: Partnership for a Drug-Free New Jersey

New Jersey Experts to Discuss Harm Reduction in Next Installment of Opioid Webinar Series

Millburn, NJ, Nov. 07, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: November 7, 2022 MILLBURN — The Knock Out Opioid Abuse Day Learning Series will continue this month with a focus on harm...
November 04, 2022 13:25 ET | Source: Partnership for a Drug-Free New Jersey

New CDC Opioid Prescribing Guidelines Call for Conversation about Risks, Alternatives NJ Notification Law First in Nation to Require Conversations with Patients

Millburn, NJ, Nov. 04, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- For Immediate Release: MILLBURN- The updated Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines for the prescribing of opioids echo the...