Jay Lassiter is a writer, political consultant and social justice advocate. He's also a recovering drug user and the host/author of New Jersey 101.5's "Heroin Uncut: The Truth About the Crisis," a blunt, honest look about New Jersey's struggle with opiod addiction. New episodes of Heroin Uncut are released every Monday at nj1015.com/heroinuncut.
Jay Lassiter
Addiction in New Jersey: I have no f—ing hope left
The sense of desperation around everything we're doing wrong is overwhelming.
Addiction is a disease — Why this addict is absolutely sure
But I want to be clear about this: Heroin addicts who won’t admit the role they played in their own misfortune will not succeed in recovery.
Marijuana vs. opioids — One is illegal, the other is killing us
In this edition of "Heroin Uncut," Jay explores the inconsistencies in our drug policy — and why deadly opioids are so much easier to get than pot.
The heroes and villains of New Jersey’s opioid crisis
Big Pharma, greedy lobbyists, and dimwitted policy makers created the perfect conditions for addiction to take hold and to thrive.
The Opioid Industrial Complex — This is who gets rich off your addiction
In this fourth episode of our special report, "Heroin Uncut," Jay Lassiter explores why addiction is big business ... and how that's putting you in danger.
Narcan is saving thousands of NJ lives — and that’s bad news
In this third episode of our special report, "Heroin Uncut," Jay Lassiter explores the culture of addiction that's made Narcan necessary.
Needle exchanges — Why NJ should give addicts syringes right now
Needle exchanges — Why NJ should give addicts syringes right now
Heroin Uncut: A stark, honest look at New Jersey’s drug problem
Through podcasts, videos and articles, Jay Lassiter explores just how we got into a crisis that's killing 50,000 people a year — and what we can finally do to get out.