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.
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NJ librarians will be next to administer Narcan to overdose victims
It's part of a new program that aims to prevent opioid overdose deaths across the Garden State.
Jersey Shore lawmakers “Support Recovery” license plates bill moves forward
A bill sponsored by Jersey Shore Senator Robert Singer and Assemblyman Sean Kean to authorize issuing "Support Recovery" license plates has been approved by the senate and is heading to Governor Phil Murphy for consideration.
Drug overdose kills 2 men, hospitalizes 3 in Red Bank, cops say
Police gave naloxone to four of the men found unresponsive at the same house.
We may be turning the corner on NJ’s opioid abuse epidemic
But experts agree this is one problem that isn't going away.
Medicines, electricity … horses? — Cutting-edge cures for addiction
In some cases, everything that is old is new again
NJ towns were ravaged by drugs — But now some signs of improvement
The 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.
Lakewood man pleads guilty to possession of fentanyl and handgun
A Lakewood man has plead guilty to drug and weapons charges stemming from a 2016 motor vehicle stop where police found him in possession of fentanyl and a handgun with a high capacity magazine.
Knock Out Opioid Abuse Town Hall comes to Toms River
The Partnership for a Drug Free New Jersey is hosting a town hall in Toms River, one of Ocean County's hardest hit areas, where residents and experts are invited to share their thoughts on the opioid epidemic and seek help for others or themselves.
Toms River man pleads guilty to dealing heroin, cocaine and weed
A Toms River has admitted via a guilty plea to dealing heroin, cocaine and marijuana that he stashed at homes in the township and in Lakewood.
Jets receiver, U.S. Soccer legend team with NJAG to educate student-athletes about opioids
As the drug epidemic rages on and wreaks havoc across the Garden State, law enforcement, community groups and others are teaming up for a full court press and red zone defense to keep student-athletes away from harmful opioids.
RCCTR hosting Peer Recovery Forum in Toms River
The RCCTR (Roman Catholic Churches of Toms River) are hosting a peer recovery event and are offering services to anyone who attends this panel discussion.