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