More Narcan, more screening — The next steps in NJ's battle against opioidsMore Narcan, more screening — The next steps in NJ's battle against opioidsGov. Chris Christie announces new recommendations to slow down and stop the opioid abuse epidemicDavid MatthauDavid Matthau
The heroes and villains of NJ's opioid crisisThe heroes and villains of NJ's opioid crisisBig Pharma, greedy lobbyists, and dimwitted policy makers created the perfect conditions for addiction to take hold and to thrive. Jay LassiterJay Lassiter
NJ sues ‘evil’ painkiller company in war on opioid addictionNJ sues ‘evil’ painkiller company in war on opioid addictionNew Jersey has joined with other states in suing an Arizona drug company behind a powerful opioid-fentanyl painkiller spray.Townsquare StaffTownsquare StaffDino FlammiaDino Flammia
Heroin 'never let go' — In NJ man's obituary, family holds nothing backHeroin 'never let go' — In NJ man's obituary, family holds nothing backCarter Stone overdosed and died inside his Ventnor City home at age 32.Dino FlammiaDino Flammia
Opioid funding feud escalates, as Christie calls legislative leader 'a liar'Opioid funding feud escalates, as Christie calls legislative leader 'a liar'The battle between Gov. Chris Christie and Assembly Speaker Vincent Prieto didn't end when the state government shutdown did.Michael SymonsMichael Symons
How Narcan, a great cop and a convicted killer saved my lifeHow Narcan, a great cop and a convicted killer saved my lifeFor a special episode of Heroin Uncut, we revisit Anthony — brought back from the brink by Narcan, but saved by the support he found.Townsquare StaffTownsquare Staff
NJ high school athletes are getting hooked on opioids — Here's what's being doneNJ high school athletes are getting hooked on opioids — Here's what's being doneThe Stop Opioid Abuse Program will reach out to almost 300,000 high school athletes in the Garden State. David MatthauDavid Matthau
The Opioid Industrial ComplexThe Opioid Industrial ComplexIn 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.Jay LassiterJay Lassiter
NJ launches new ads for addiction help after 'staggering' response to first roundNJ launches new ads for addiction help after 'staggering' response to first roundA new round of REACH NJ advertisements begins with a focus on prevention.David MatthauDavid Matthau
Tackling the opioid crisis — Pharma companies agree to work together on new medsTackling the opioid crisis — Pharma companies agree to work together on new medsThe President's Opioid Abuse Commission, chaired by Chris Christie, calls for the creation of new, non-addictive pain medications.David MatthauDavid Matthau