NJ dentist accused of being on fentanyl while doing 16 surgeries
Fentanyl is a highly addictive opioid that has been behind an increase in deaths of heroin and cocaine users.
Opioids
NJ Connect for Recovery phone line gives help for substance use
A report by the New Jersey Attorney General in the spring of 2014, addressing the state's opioid crisis, led to the creation of a warmline for residents to call either if they are suffering from substance use disorders, or are loved ones of those suffering.
Jersey Shore Congressman introduces bill to close drug testing loophole
Jersey Shore Congressman Chris Smith (R) has introduced legislation to require drug testing for methadone for commercial drivers.
Marijuana legalization could require 100 new growing sites in NJ
The state Health Department projects 2 million square feet of cultivation space would be needed to get adult-use recreational marijuana started.
NJ may open ‘safe’ sites for drug users — This is how it would work
Could NJ drug addicts be arrested for getting high at an Overdose Prevention Center? Here's some questions and answers about the proposed program.
Turning Point Inc. to open a facility in Ocean County
The drug and alcohol treatment facility, Turning Point Inc., has announced that they'll be opening up a new location in Ocean County, which ranks second in New Jersey for the highest amount of drug overdoses.
Stafford man charged with selling lethal dose of heroin to Beachwood man
A Stafford Township man has been arrested for allegedly providing the batch of heroin to a Beachwood man that led to his death last month.
Ocean County elementary school teacher charged with snorting morphine in class
A teacher at Eagleswood Township Elementary School in Ocean County is charged with snorting morphine off his desk in front of students.