Interview: Dr. Lewis Nelson, Chair of Emergency Medicine at Rutgers NJ Medical School

Chair of commission says Nicholas DeSimone’s testimony raises additional questions

SCI agents highlight alleged predatory practices as investigation continues

Health care workers, law enforcement, lawmakers discuss how to fight the devastating drug

Lawyers for city say new law invalidates the closure effort

Potent synthetic drug is one of biggest challenges for drug treatment centers

Hope Sheds Light, a Toms River-based nonprofit, expands to another location

Opponents of closure, including health experts, spoke against the move

In New Jersey the number of drug overdose deaths went up 7.5% from September 2019 to September 2020.

Gov. Murphy's administration released data showing opioid-related overdose deaths have slightly increased. The state wants increased funding for treatment and prevention programs.

Extreme trauma leaves many women in prison with conditions like PTSD, that affect them and their families after their sentence.

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 ...

With New Jerseyans forced to stay at home, experts say those struggling with addiction are finding it harder than ever to stay clean.

Social distancing is meant to keep us safe, but it’s created a hardship for those in addiction recovery who depend on social interaction to maintain ...

Health professionals are considering a different approach to treating addiction, and it starts with a patient's mental health.

On Tuesday, Union County expanded Operation Helping Hand, an addiction recovery program, to operate year-round, instead of just one week.

Gov. Phil Murphy announced Wednesday that deaths from opioid overdoses in New Jersey dropped in 2019, from 3,118 to 3,021.

Across the country research shows that while the overall number of kids entering the foster care system is down, more children are being taken out ...

Doctors, nurses, and pharmacists from hospital emergency departments in New Jersey learned about a new initiative to reduce opioid prescribing.

Student athletes are particularly vulnerable to opioid abuse. Studies show youth who participate in high injury sports had a 50% greater risk of opioid misuse.