Interview: Michele Siekerka, president and CEO of the New Jersey Business & Industry Association

NJ also seeing downward trend in overdose deaths

Opioid settlement funds paid to equip EMTs and a mobile van with medicine

The state facilitates harm reduction, but advocates fear lawmakers still want to criminalize substance use

Experts discuss the perils posed by the lethal drug to those with mental health issues

Conservation fights, drug crisis, police-community relations, school policies and more

Harm reduction centers are being opened across the state

In New Jersey alone, there were approximately 2,900 overdose deaths last year

Booker, Gottheimer say greater access will save lives amid drug overdose crisis

Sen. Bob Menendez sponsors FEND OFF Fentanyl Act

Legislation would make distribution or possession of fentanyl above 10 grams a new first-degree crime

The measure would increase fines and prison time for people caught with fentanyl

Medical experts decry claims of dangerous fentanyl exposure, trend started in NJ

Xylazine is a powerful sedative approved for veterinary use

State looks to bring overdose antidotes and other key tools to groups closest to those who need them

He urged governors to follow suit, pardon those convicted of possession under state laws

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