Opioid awareness is at the heart of a series of town halls and other events going on around New Jersey right now to help stem the tide of this abuse epidemic.
Proposed in August, the rules that take effect Tuesday impose limits on payments and other compensation that licensed prescribers in New Jersey may accept from pharmaceutical companies.
Among those who've taken prescription pain medications, 16 percent said addiction is a concern. Two-thirds admit they had no concerns or hesitations prior to taking their prescription.