Tracking projects show what's working in other states, offering hope for innovative practices and transparency

State Sen. Joe Vitale wants $45M restored ‘for its original intention’

Legislation advances that would increase oversight on patient referrals, ban deceptive marketing practices

Assemblyman calls on fellow lawmakers to prohibit insurance companies from denying coverage of non-opioid medications in favor of opioids

AG’s civil rights lawsuit raises issues advocates have challenged for years

One NJ nonprofit works to help moms struggling with addiction

Addiction is leading cause of maternal deaths in NJ

Partnership for a Drug-Free New Jersey hosts discussion about dual-treatments

The addiction treatment method is becoming more common around the state

Providers urge revamp of process they say stigmatizes mental health, addiction diagnoses

Murphy nominee has academic and addiction experience, but some critics say the post requires broader range of skills

Dr. Kaitlan Baston would replace Judy Persichilli, who is leaving after four years

Staff will offer a variety of services -- including health screenings and harm reduction assistance

Peer counseling programs offer range of treatments, services

Interview with Dr. Hillary Samples of Rutgers School of Public Health

Half of the money will go to state government programs, the rest to county and local efforts

Nearly 275 referrals to treatment have been made since launching in September

There were nearly 3,000 thousand overdose deaths reported in New Jersey between April 2020 and April 2021

According to the Department of Human Services, the number of calls made to two mental health hotlines in the state went up 37% in April compared ...