Reach NJ, the state's confidential addiction hotline is still taking live calls 24/7 to help people seeking treatment during the COVID-19 crisis, but with some adjustments.
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.
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.