(AP Photo/Mark Lennihan)Money was diverted to four hospital systems before Gov. Murphy signed state budget in June
(AP Photo/Mark Lennihan)Money was diverted to four hospital systems before Gov. Murphy signed state budget in June

On International Overdose Awareness Day, classes in the use of Narcan are held
NJ Spotlight NewsBooker, Gottheimer say greater access will save lives amid drug overdose crisis
(AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)Legislation would make distribution or possession of fentanyl above 10 grams a new first-degree crime
NJ Spotlight NewsAbout eight people a day die of opioid overdoses in New Jersey
(NJ Spotlight News)State looks to bring overdose antidotes and other key tools to groups closest to those who need them
(NJ Spotlight News)New report details the damage. Advocates call for more syringe access programs

Increase in opioid overdoses is being attributed to fentanyl

Quests’ report found that more than half of the clinical drug tests performed in New Jersey were positive for drug misuse