Seven NJ needle exchange centers expanding their operations Seven NJ needle exchange centers expanding their operations Seven Jersey needle exchange centers are expanding their operationsDavid MatthauDavid Matthau
Get off opioids by smoking pot? NJ expands medical marijuanaGet off opioids by smoking pot? NJ expands medical marijuanaPeople suffering from opioid use disorder can now be treated with medical marijuana in New JerseyDavid MatthauDavid Matthau
3,000 deaths a year: What NJ is doing to combat opioid scourge3,000 deaths a year: What NJ is doing to combat opioid scourgeGovernor Murphy launches several new initiatives to fight the growing opioid abuse epidemicDavid MatthauDavid Matthau
Jersey Shore group increases resources for opioid-dependent momsJersey Shore group increases resources for opioid-dependent momsOpioid 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.Patrick LaveryPatrick Lavery
Charging the dealer with overdose deaths solves nothingCharging the dealer with overdose deaths solves nothingCharging 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.Jeff DeminskiJeff Deminski
More NJ parents see link between painkillers and heroinMore NJ parents see link between painkillers and heroinA new study finds a growing number of Jersey parents understand using prescription painkillers can lead to heroin abuse. David MatthauDavid Matthau
This ain't your older brother's heroin: Fentanyl fuels NJ deathsThis ain't your older brother's heroin: Fentanyl fuels NJ deathsDrug users beware. Overdose deaths spike in Jersey because of a synthetic opioid that's being mixed with other drugs. David MatthauDavid Matthau
'I got my life back' — NJ county's courts to send people to rehab'I got my life back' — NJ county's courts to send people to rehabBased on one's willingness to accept treatment, charges can be dismissed.Dino FlammiaDino Flammia
NJ man hid heroin behind testicles, cops say in $34K drug bustNJ man hid heroin behind testicles, cops say in $34K drug bustThe arrest of Nnanna Akuma, 26, at his Norman Court apartment on Tuesday brought a month-long investigation to an end.Dan AlexanderDan Alexander
Knock! Knock! 10,000 NJ volunteers to share anti-opioid messageKnock! Knock! 10,000 NJ volunteers to share anti-opioid messageVolunteers throughout the state will be going door to door to spread the word.Jen UrsilloJen Ursillo