Stafford woman admits to defrauding state health benefits programs
A Stafford woman has admitted to defrauding state health benefits programs and other insurers by submitting fraudulent claims for medically unnecessary prescriptions.
Opioids
Two Lakewood men busted for dealing over 1,000 doses of heroin
Three months of investigating drug deals has led to the arrest of two Lakewood men.
NJ drug overdose death rate drops slightly: What’s working?
Drug overdose deaths are down slightly, but experts warn much work remains
Three Ocean County residents indicted for distributing lethal dose of heroin
An Ocean County Grand Jury has indicted three people who dealt a lethal drug package of heroin and fentanyl to a man who later died earlier this year.
Reversing an overdose can be painful. NJ has a new drug
When a heroin user is revived from an overdose by the use of an opioid antidote, the withdrawal symptoms can be so severe that their only priority is getting their next drug fix.
Why NJ is giving out free no-prescription naloxone on Tuesday
A new push to prevent opioid overdose death in New Jersey.
Positive signs reported in NJ’s opioid abuse battle
A new report finds opioid prescriptions are down, while more health care professionals are checking to see if patients are 'doctor shopping' for drugs.
NJ is giving away $1.5M worth of opioid antidote on June 18
The state will be giving out free doses of the opioid overdose antidote on June 18 as part of an effort to combat drug deaths.
Drug dealer who bragged about killing NJ teen is sent to prison
A Burlington County drug dealer who bragged that his supply had claimed a life was sentenced Thursday.
There are drugs in your water — and no one knows how much
When you grab a glass of water from the kitchen sink, how much medicine are you ingesting with each sip?
FBI’s warns NJ docs: Give out opioids like candy, we’ll come for you
Improper prescribing of opioids can send you to federal prison for decades.
Fees on opioids, workers on Medicaid examined at budget hearing
More than $50 million in new fees would be collected to offset opioid spending and Medicaid for people who don't get health coverage from their employers.