Angelo M. ValentePDFNJ & PSEG Foundation Bring Substance Use Prevention Efforts to the ClassroomIn June, I visited Alan B. Shepard Jr. Elementary School in Old Bridge to join the PSEG Foundation in delivering the annual Third Grade…2d ago2d ago
Angelo M. ValentePDFNJ Chair Elaine Pozycki on the Impact of Modern Cannabis on Young UsersWith the legalization of recreational cannabis in more states, its use is on the rise. The cannabis available today is significantly…Aug 7Aug 7
Angelo M. ValenteSenators Booker & Braun Introduce Legislation to Increase Access to Care for Opioid Use at…New Jersey Senator Cory Booker and Republican Senator Mike Braun of Indiana recently introduced legislation to further enhance efforts…Jul 31Jul 31
Angelo M. ValentePediatricians Not Adequately Prepared to Address Opioid Use DisorderAs we continue the ongoing effort to address the opioid crisis, I was disappointed to read this nationwide study conducted by Massachusetts…Jul 24Jul 24
Angelo M. ValenteNJ High School Students Shine in Shout Down Drugs Music CompetitionHigh school students from all over New Jersey showcased their musical talents in the 20th Your Song! Your Voice! Shout Down Drugs…Jul 18Jul 18
Angelo M. ValenteYoung Artists from Essex County Shine in Statewide Drug-Free Artwork ContestAdam Idrovo from Nutley’s Good Shepherd Academy and Emily Ortiz from Newark’s Lafayette Street School won the Partnership for a Drug-Free…Jul 10Jul 10
Angelo M. ValenteNew Jersey Leads the Fight Against the Opioid CrisisNew Jersey legislators and Gov. Murphy deserve recognition for passing a ‘ no supplantation’ law, ensuring opioid settlement funds are…Jun 26Jun 26
Angelo M. ValenteGUEST BLOG: Making Safe Driving a Priority Throughout the SummerAs summer has begun, I fully encourage you to schedule the time to relax with family and friends and take advantage of all that New Jersey…Jun 19Jun 19
Angelo M. ValenteGuest Blog: Overdose Deaths in Older New Jersey AdultsI am pleased to introduce a guest blog written by Dr. Donna M. Lisi, Clinical Pharmacist. who writes about an often over looked population…Jun 12Jun 12
Angelo M. ValenteEncouraging Awareness and Action: PDFNJ Responds to The New York TimesIn a recent letter to the editor that appeared in The New York Times in response to its article “Has Fentanyl Peaked?”, I joined other…Jun 5Jun 5