Middle Township Parent Finds Heroin in Kid's Candy
A parent checking their child's candy after a Trunk or Treat event in Middle Township Friday night discovered what appeared to be a bag of heroin.
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3 Arrested on Heroin Charges in Wildwood
Two woman and one man are in trouble after being arrested on heroin charges in Wildwood this week.
Knock! Knock! 10,000 NJ volunteers to share anti-opioid message
Volunteers throughout the state will be going door to door to spread the word.
NJ becoming 'cemetery state?' Opioid deaths worse than expected
New data shows overdose deaths are skyrocketing in the Garden State.
Atlantic City Man Arrested With More Than 3,300 Bags of Heroin
An Atlantic City man is facing a list of charges after police allegedly found him to be in possession of over 3,300 bags of heroin.
NJ creates agency to tackle opioid abuse epidemic
A new office is being created in New Jersey to fight the ever-growing opioid abuse epidemic.
NJ cops reviving 3 times as many overdose victims
State Police figures indicate the use of the overdose antidote naloxone has tripled in New Jersey since 2014. But one expert suggests that the actual use of naloxone is much higher.
How NJ is tackling deadly gender gap in heroin and opioid crisis
Two New Jersey groups get grants to investigate the problem and help create solutions.
NJ's opioid epidemic — Prescription monitoring helping to stop 'doctor shopping'
From Jan. 1 through the end of June this year, according to the state Division of Consumer Affairs, New Jersey prescribers searched the state's central database nearly 1.5 million times.
Is NJ's effort to reduce prescription painkillers paying off in war on addiction?
Data shows positive signs in some counties.
NJ officials alarmed at rising prices of life-saving heroin antidote
Price increases for treatment being used by police departments and schools in New Jersey.
Christie debuts TV ad promoting addiction treatment helpline
A television advertising campaign launches today featuring Gov. Chris Christie drawing attention to new addiction treatment services helplines created by the state.