Angelo M. ValenteGUEST BLOG: Promoting Recovery in Our Workplaces as Part of National Recovery MonthAs part of the Partnership for a Drug-Free New Jersey’s advocacy for National Recovery Month, I offer my congratulations to all individuals…2d ago2d ago
Angelo M. ValenteNJ Rallies for Knock Out Opioid Abuse Day: Communities Unite on October 6Once again, New Jersey is coming together to tackle the serious problem of opioid use. The ninth annual Knock Out Opioid Abuse Day is set…Sep 18Sep 18
Angelo M. ValenteHorizon Foundation Celebrates 20 YearsI would like to use this blog to congratulate one of PDFNJ’s longest-running partners on an important milestone. The Horizon Foundation for…Sep 11Sep 11
Angelo M. ValenteHow Language Can Break Down or Create BarriersLanguage shapes our understanding and perception of the world around us. In recognition of September being National Recovery Month, it’s…Sep 4Sep 4
Angelo M. ValenteFDA Does Not Approve Use of Ecstasy for Treatment of PTSDIn order to keep you up to date on developments, I am sharing this recent article regarding the Food & Drug Administration’s decision not…Aug 28Aug 28
Angelo M. ValenteDoctors Charged as a Result of Matthew Perry’s Fatal OverdoseI am sharing this article, which details charges for those who obtained ketamine for Matthew Perry and injected him with it. Ketamine has…Aug 21Aug 21
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…Aug 14Aug 14
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