Why NJ is giving out free no-prescription naloxone on Tuesday
A new push to prevent opioid overdose death in New Jersey.
Opioids
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?
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 — 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.