Number of January overdose deaths in N.J. 'quite concerning'Number of January overdose deaths in N.J. 'quite concerning'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.Michael SymonsMichael Symons
Union County offers drug suspects immediate 24-7 access to rehabUnion County offers drug suspects immediate 24-7 access to rehabOfficials in Union County have dramatically expanded a program designed to get low-level drug users into rebab.David MatthauDavid Matthau
NJ librarians will be next to give Narcan to overdose victimsNJ librarians will be next to give Narcan to overdose victimsIt's part of a new program that aims to prevent opioid overdose deaths across the Garden State.David MatthauDavid Matthau
Drug overdose kills 2 men, hospitalizes 3 in Red Bank, cops sayDrug overdose kills 2 men, hospitalizes 3 in Red Bank, cops sayPolice gave naloxone to four of the men found unresponsive at the same house.Dan AlexanderDan Alexander
Uber driver had fake ID and was dealing drugs, NJ cops charge Uber driver had fake ID and was dealing drugs, NJ cops charge Police say their suspicions were confirmed after pulling him over on Route 80.Sergio BichaoSergio Bichao
NJ mom gets prison for accidentally killing baby while on drugsNJ mom gets prison for accidentally killing baby while on drugsAntoinette King pleaded guilty in July to second-degree child endangerment. Sergio BichaoSergio Bichao
We may be turning the corner on NJ's opioid abuse epidemicWe may be turning the corner on NJ's opioid abuse epidemicBut experts agree this is one problem that isn't going away.David MatthauDavid Matthau
NJ endorses marijuana as a way to fight opioid addictionNJ endorses marijuana as a way to fight opioid addictionSome opioid addicts are now using medical marijuana to help them get through detoxDavid MatthauDavid Matthau
NJ opioid crisis: Lessons from people in recovery (Video replay)NJ opioid crisis: Lessons from people in recovery (Video replay)Our special presentation talking to those who've struggled with addiction.Townsquare StaffTownsquare Staff
Medicines, shocks ... horses? — Cutting-edge cures for addictionMedicines, shocks ... horses? — Cutting-edge cures for addictionIn some cases, everything that is old is new againDavid MatthauDavid Matthau