NJ towns were ravaged by drugs — But signs of improvement seenNJ towns were ravaged by drugs — But signs of improvement seenThe opioid abuse epidemic continues to rage in New Jersey, but there are concrete and hopeful signs the Garden State may finally be starting to turn the corner to recovery.David MatthauDavid Matthau
Opioid epidemic — NJ high school athletes must watch this videoOpioid epidemic — NJ high school athletes must watch this videoStudent athletes will be required to watch this six-minute video before they can participate in an interscholastic sports program.Dino FlammiaDino Flammia
South Jersey hospitals giving out free Narcan on Aug. 30South Jersey hospitals giving out free Narcan on Aug. 30A global overdose awareness day takes place this weekend, with free Narcan in parts of South Jersey.David MatthauDavid Matthau
Johnson & Johnson ordered to pay $572M for fueling opioid crisisJohnson & Johnson ordered to pay $572M for fueling opioid crisisAn Oklahoma judge on Monday found Johnson & Johnson and its subsidiaries helped fuel the state's opioid crisis.Associated PressAssociated Press
Police say NJ woman threw heroin while running from cemeteryPolice say NJ woman threw heroin while running from cemeteryThe Newton woman was wanted on two different warrants, police said. Erin VogtErin Vogt
NJ takes down 2 major drug-dealing operations — 28 arrestedNJ takes down 2 major drug-dealing operations — 28 arrestedAuthorities arrested 28 and seized huge quantities of drugs and weapons in Trenton and Paterson. David MatthauDavid Matthau
NJ drug overdose death rate drops slightly: What's working?NJ drug overdose death rate drops slightly: What's working?Drug overdose deaths are down slightly, but experts warn much work remainsDavid MatthauDavid Matthau
NJ residents say opioid abuse a bigger problem where they liveNJ residents say opioid abuse a bigger problem where they liveVirtually all Jersey residents agree opioids are serious problem. But a new survey finds many people are still using themDavid MatthauDavid Matthau
NJ cop overdoses on heroin in police car while on dutyNJ cop overdoses on heroin in police car while on dutyA Somerset County cop was on-duty and behind the wheel of his police vehicle when he shot up heroin and nearly died.Sergio BichaoSergio Bichao
'Dunkin Donuts' & 'Donald Trump' heroin killed 33 in NJ, cops say'Dunkin Donuts' & 'Donald Trump' heroin killed 33 in NJ, cops sayA state drug sting in Newark and Irvington resulted four people charged with spreading deadly doses of heroin and fentanyl.Sergio BichaoSergio Bichao