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New Jersey Residents Prepare to Share Lifesaving Information About Opioids for Annual Statewide Knock Out Opioid Abuse Day

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Wednesday, September 6, 2023
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Millburn, NJ, Sept. 06, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Residents from communities throughout New Jersey members will mobilize in one month to address the opioid epidemic ravaging the state as part of the eighth annual statewide Knock Out Opioid Abuse Day.

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  • Millburn, NJ, Sept. 06, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Residents from communities throughout New Jersey members will mobilize in one month to address the opioid epidemic ravaging the state as part of the eighth annual statewide Knock Out Opioid Abuse Day.
  • Knock Out Opioid Abuse Day, held on October 6 since 2016, helps to inform New Jersey residents about the opioid crisis through a mobilization effort with a dual focus: educating health care professionals and raising awareness among New Jersey residents and families.
  • It is designed to guide residents, healthcare professionals and community leaders about the risks or prescription opioids and how they can prevent opioid use and misuse.
  • The Knock Out Opioid Abuse Day Learning Series, founded in 2020, also provides a way for state residents to learn from experts on various aspects of the opioid epidemic.

Karen Bass, Mayor of Los Angeles, to Deliver UCLA Anderson 2023 Commencement Address

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Tuesday, May 2, 2023
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LOS ANGELES, May 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- UCLA Anderson School of Management announced that Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass will address the 2023 graduating classes of MBA, Fully Employed MBA, Executive MBA and Ph.D. students.

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  • LOS ANGELES, May 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- UCLA Anderson School of Management announced that Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass will address the 2023 graduating classes of MBA, Fully Employed MBA, Executive MBA and Ph.D. students.
  • UCLA Anderson announced that Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass will address the 2023 graduating classes.
  • Karen Bass is the 43rd Mayor of Los Angeles and the first woman and second African American to be elected as the city's chief executive.
  • "We are honored to have Mayor Karen Bass as our 2023 commencement speaker," said UCLA Anderson Dean Tony Bernardo.

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

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Monday, December 5, 2022
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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 reveals about the path of the opioid epidemic.

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  • 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 reveals about the path of the opioid epidemic.
  • The webinar, “Opioids in New Jersey: A Look at 2022,” will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, December 8.
  • “Addressing the opioid epidemic will require a continual examination of the data and trends of substance use and opioid misuse throughout New Jersey and the country,” said PDFNJ Executive Director Angelo Valente.
  • To learn more about Knock Out Opioid Abuse Day and to register for this and future webinars, please visit knockoutday.drugfreenj.org .

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

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Monday, November 7, 2022
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The webinar, Saving Lives Harm Reduction and the Opioid Crisis, will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, November 10.

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  • The webinar, Saving Lives Harm Reduction and the Opioid Crisis, will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, November 10.
  • Harm reduction is an often misunderstood but important aspect of the fight against the opioid epidemic, PDFNJ Executive Director Angelo Valente said.
  • This webinar will provide New Jersey residents valuable education on naloxone and other methods of harm reduction.
  • This webinar will be the 11th in the 2022 Knock Out Opioid Abuse Day Learning Series .

Webinar Series Continues by Commemorating Statewide Knock Out Opioid Abuse Day

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Thursday, September 29, 2022
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Millburn, NJ, Sept. 29, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- MILLBURN The Knock Out Opioid Abuse Day Learning Series will continue this month with a special webinar focusing on addiction recovery to commemorate Knock Out Opioid Abuse Day, a statewide initiative to raise public awareness about the opioid epidemic and to mobilize prevention and treatment communities.

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  • Millburn, NJ, Sept. 29, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- MILLBURN The Knock Out Opioid Abuse Day Learning Series will continue this month with a special webinar focusing on addiction recovery to commemorate Knock Out Opioid Abuse Day, a statewide initiative to raise public awareness about the opioid epidemic and to mobilize prevention and treatment communities.
  • The webinar, Knock Out Opioid Abuse Day: Where We Stand & How We Move Forward, will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, October 6.
  • This webinar will be the 10th in the 2022 Knock Out Opioid Abuse Day Learning Series .
  • The next webinar, Knock Out Opioid Abuse Day, will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, October 6.

Webinar Series to Celebrate Addiction Recovery

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Tuesday, September 6, 2022
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Millburn, New Jersey, Sept. 06, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 6, 2022

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  • Millburn, New Jersey, Sept. 06, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 6, 2022
    MILLBURN The Knock Out Opioid Abuse Day Learning Series will continue this month with a special webinar focusing on addiction recovery to commemorate National Recovery Month.
  • The webinar, Highlighting Addiction Recovery, will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, September 8.
  • OConnor shares the story of her journey through addiction and recovery, including in her book, From Junkie to Judge: One Womans Triumph Over Trauma and Addiction.
  • September is National Recovery Month, an important time to show support for those people who are in recovery from addiction, as well as the dedication of service providers and communities that help people along their journey to recovery, PDFNJ Executive Director Angelo Valente said.

Medical Experts to Discuss Medication’s Role in Treating Opioid Addiction

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Monday, July 11, 2022
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The webinar, The Role of Medication for Opioid Use Disorder in Fighting the Opioid Crisis, will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, July 14.

Key Points: 
  • The webinar, The Role of Medication for Opioid Use Disorder in Fighting the Opioid Crisis, will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, July 14.
  • Medication for opioid use disorder has often been misunderstood, but it is a proven method of treatment for many people with opioid use disorder.
  • The next webinar, Knock Out Opioid Abuse Day Training, will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, August 11.
  • To learn more about the Knock Out Opioid Abuse Day and to register for this and future webinars, please visit knockoutday.drugfreenj.org .

State and National Experts to Focus on Race and the Opioid Crisis in Upcoming Webinar

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Wednesday, June 8, 2022
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The webinar, The Opioid Epidemic and the Impact of Race Part II, will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, June 16.

Key Points: 
  • The webinar, The Opioid Epidemic and the Impact of Race Part II, will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, June 16.
  • While the opioid epidemic has affected nearly everyone in New Jersey, it is important to acknowledge that the impact of this crisis has varied across different communities, PDFNJ Executive Director Angelo Valente said.
  • This webinar will be the sixth in the 2022 Knock Out Opioid Abuse Day Learning Series .
  • To learn more about the Knock Out Opioid Abuse Day and to register for this and future webinars, please visit knockoutday.drugfreenj.org .