'Knock Out Opioid Abuse Day' is Oct. 6 in New Jersey'Knock Out Opioid Abuse Day' is Oct. 6 in New JerseyNew Jersey residents are encouraged to participate in "Knock Out Opioid Abuse Day" by distributing door hangers warning of the dangers of the drug. Jen UrsilloJen Ursillo
Giving Narcan to homeless shelters is giving addicts a free passGiving Narcan to homeless shelters is giving addicts a free passNarcan is a Godsend in an emergency situation, but if it’s too accessible, it’s a very slippery slope.Judi FrancoJudi Franco
NJ man had 34K bags of heroin hidden in SUV on Turnpike, cops sayNJ man had 34K bags of heroin hidden in SUV on Turnpike, cops sayPolice found 675 bricks of heroin in the vehicle and another 65 bricks at Miguel Reimer's apartment, worth $148,000.Erin VogtErin Vogt
Cops say he killed 3 by driving drugged. He's rejecting plea dealCops say he killed 3 by driving drugged. He's rejecting plea dealJason Vanderee likely is headed to trial and could face triple that prison time, if convicted on all counts.Erin VogtErin Vogt
Deadly drugged driver didn't know he took fentanyl, lawyer saysDeadly drugged driver didn't know he took fentanyl, lawyer saysJason Vanderee's attorney said he's prepping an involuntary intoxication defense, over the presence of fentanyl in heroin.Erin VogtErin Vogt
NJ may open 'safe' sites for drug users — How it would workNJ may open 'safe' sites for drug users — How it would workCould NJ drug addicts be arrested for getting high at an Overdose Prevention Center? Here's some questions and answers about the proposed program.Erin VogtErin Vogt
Morris County sheriff's program is about helping addictsMorris County sheriff's program is about helping addictsIn Morris County, Sheriff James Gannon is building on the success of a mobile van program that seeks to rescue those with addiction issues. Joe CutterJoe Cutter
NJ could soon open safe-injection sites for drug usersNJ could soon open safe-injection sites for drug usersAs drug overdose deaths keep rising, plans are moving forward to establish safe-injection sites in the Garden State. David MatthauDavid Matthau
Ocean County duo busted for dealing heroin and cocaine, cops sayOcean County duo busted for dealing heroin and cocaine, cops sayA man and 2 women face charges after a drug deal in Toms River, police said. Aside from heroin and cocaine, cops found a flare gun and machete in the car.Erin VogtErin Vogt
What NJ is doing to take down unimaginable number of heroin millsThere's a new push to choke off drug mill suppliers of heroin and fentanyl.David MatthauDavid Matthau