In the News
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Knock Out Opioid Abuse Initiative Brings Powerful Message to High School Student-Athletes
Posted 5/1/2025
Glassboro, NJ — High school student-athletes from across New Jersey gathered at Rowan University's Pfleeger Concert Hall on Tuesday for a Knock Out Opioid Abuse Town Hall focused on raising awareness about the dangers of prescription opioid misuse and promoting healthy decision-making among youth.
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Barnegat Student Musician Finalist in Your Song! Your Voice! Competition
Posted 4/30/2025
Riley Donlon's song, "Hold On," is part of this year's Your Song! Your Voice! Shout Down Drugs New Jersey contest.
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myveronanj.com: F.N.Brown Student Named Finalist In Drug-Free Art Contest
Posted 4/25/2025
Essex County students are finalists in the 2025 Fun Things to Do Instead of Doing Drugs artwork contest
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Opioid Use Among Older Adults the Focus of Upcoming Knock Out Opioid Abuse Day Learning Series Webinar
Posted 4/25/2025
MILLBURN –The next webinar in the 2025 Knock Out Opioid Abuse Day Learning Series will focus on opioid use among older adults. This educational event, scheduled for 11 a.m. Thursday, May 8, is a collaboration between PDFNJ, the Office of Alternative and Community Responses (OACR), and the Opioid Education Foundation of America (OEFA).
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NJ High School Finalists Announced for 21st Annual "Your Song! Your Voice!" Competition
Posted 4/10/2025
MILLBURN, NJ— PDFNJ has announced the finalists in the 21st Annual Your Song! Your Voice! Shout Down Drugs music competition. This statewide initiative encourages high school students to use their musical creativity to raise awareness about substance use prevention and promote healthy lifestyles.
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Knock Out Opioid Abuse Student-Athlete Initiative With Ray Lucas Coming to Rowan University
Posted 4/9/2025
Glassboro, NJ — The Knock Out Opioid Abuse initiative will continue its mission to educate young athletes about the dangers of opioid use with an upcoming event at Rowan University featuring former Rutgers and NFL quarterback Ray Lucas. The program will take place from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Tuesday, April 29, at Pfleeger Concert Hall on Rowan’s campus, 201 Mullica Hill Road, Glassboro.
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PDFNJ Names Finalists in 2025 Fun Things to Do Instead of Drugs Contest
Posted 4/2/2025
MILLBURN, NJ— PDFNJ has announced the finalists for its 2025 Fun Things to Do Instead of Doing Drugs contest. The contest highlights students' artistic creativity and inspiring messages, and the grand prize winner’s creation will be showcased on bookmarks distributed throughout the state.
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Link Between Alcohol Use, Treatment & Opioid-Related Risks Topic of Knock Out Opioid Abuse Day Learning Series Webinar
Posted 3/26/2025
MILLBURN –In recognition of Alcohol Awareness Month, the next installment of the Knock Out Opioid Abuse Day Learning Series will focus on the link between alcohol and opioid use. This educational event, scheduled for 11 a.m. Thursday, April 10, is a collaboration between PDFNJ, the Office of Alternative and Community Responses (OACR), and the Opioid Education Foundation of America (OEFA).
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southjersey.media - "Positive Action Welcomes Speaker"
Posted 3/25/2025
The Boys & Girls Clubs of Cumberland County welcomed Bill Lillis from PDFNJ to speak about healthy family dynamics and mental wellness among youth.
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Knock Out Opioid Abuse Initiative with Former NFL Quarterback Ray Lucas Continues at Seneca High School
Posted 3/20/2025
Tabernacle, NJ — Student-athletes at Seneca High School will receive crucial education on the risks of prescription opioids from a quarterback with first-hand knowledge of their devastating impact.