drugs

Amid a public health state of emergency, state lawmakers are moving on a proposal to allow more defendants to enter the state's Drug Courts, which some law enforcement officials warn could lead to criminals exploiting the program.

There is help for New Jerseyans who turn to alcohol and drugs for comfort during the panic and fear surrounding COVID-19.

March 6 is Black Balloon Day.

Camden County alone has seen more than 1,600 suspected overdose deaths since 2013, according to state data.

Robert Delagente accepted requests via text from patients to whoever asked.

A Mount Holly father and his girlfriend have been charged after a 2-year-old nearly died after ingesting hard drugs, prosecutors say.

State officials award grants and send naloxone to police and libraries, as overdose deaths total 280 for a third straight month, apparently for the first time.

AAA opposes the legalization of marijuana for recreational use because of its potential traffic safety risks, following an uptick in fatal crashes in other states.

A 12-year-old boy and two girls, 12 and 13, were taken to a 'responsible' family member, police said.

Officials in Union County have dramatically expanded a program designed to get low-level drug users into rebab.