Morris County sheriff's program is about helping addicts
In Morris County, Sheriff James Gannon is building on the success of a mobile van program that seeks to rescue those with addiction issues.
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NJ could soon open safe-injection sites for drug users
As drug overdose deaths keep rising, plans are moving forward to establish safe-injection sites in the Garden State.
Ocean County duo busted for dealing heroin and cocaine, cops say
A 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.
What NJ is doing to take down unimaginable number of heroin mills
There's a new push to choke off drug mill suppliers of heroin and fentanyl.
Seven NJ needle exchange centers expanding their operations
Seven Jersey needle exchange centers are expanding their operations
Get off opioids by smoking pot? NJ expands medical marijuana
People suffering from opioid use disorder can now be treated with medical marijuana in New Jersey
3,000 deaths a year: What NJ is doing to combat opioid scourge
Governor Murphy launches several new initiatives to fight the growing opioid abuse epidemic
Jersey Shore group increases resources for opioid-dependent moms
Opioid addiction has hit just about every demographic in New Jersey in some way, but now there is a concentrated and proactive effort underway to focus in on deterring expectant and postpartum mothers from returning to these destructive drugs.
Charging the dealer with overdose deaths solves nothing
Charging someone for selling drugs is one thing. But to claim they are responsible for the death of the person choosing to take those drugs is absurd.
More NJ parents see link between painkillers and heroin
A new study finds a growing number of Jersey parents understand using prescription painkillers can lead to heroin abuse.