NJ librarians will be next to give Narcan to overdose victims
It's part of a new program that aims to prevent opioid overdose deaths across the Garden State.
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'Mob Wives' star's hubby among 24 busted in NJ edibles sting
One of the biggest names caught in a Monmouth County sting that took down a multi-million-dollar marijuana edibles operation is Lee D’Avanzo, a reality-TV show husband.
NJ busts 24 and seizes 300 pounds of Stoner Patch candies
Calling it one of the state's largest busts ever of THC/marijuana edibles, the Monmouth County Prosecutor's Office said the bust resulted in charges against 24 men and women, most of whom live in the Garden State.
Meth is making a big comeback in New Jersey
The DEA says sales and seizures are increasing significantly.
More teens abusing or misusing anxiety drugs, study finds
54% of kids between 12 and 18 years old are taking and overdosing on anxiety medications, according to a study coauthored by Rutgers researchers.
More teens in NJ are vaping marijuana as other drug use declines
A new survey of kids in middle and high school finds it's doubled over the past 2 years.
Uber driver had fake ID and was dealing drugs, NJ cops charge
Police say their suspicions were confirmed after pulling him over on Route 80.
Murphy reluctantly backs marijuana decriminalization option
As marijuana legalization heads toward a ballot question next year, lawmakers are discussing decriminalizing it first.
NJ cops making more marijuana arrests — up 32%
It showed nearly 38,000 arrests for cannabis possession, distribution or both in 2017.
NJ may act soon to reduce jail term for drug, property crimes
Major changes could be coming to criminal sentencing in New Jersey, under recommendations by a state commission that are endorsed by top state officials.