Experts point to Narcan, treatment and other responses as reason overdose deaths are declining

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

Alarm over increase among Black and Hispanic residents

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.

Naloxone can reverse overdoses from opioids by blocking the effects of opioids on the brain. Those who obtain naloxone will also be given information regarding ...

Forensic scientists are helping police identify which street drugs are causing the most deaths.

An overdose alert has been issued by State Police and medical authorities for Sussex County.

The coronavirus may be causing fear, but in New Jersey health officials say it’s the flu that is far more deadly.

We take a look back at the biggest health stories in New Jersey in 2019 -- from vaccinations, to vaping and the opioid epidemic.

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.

John Spielman of Kinnelon found out the hard way that while there’s great compassion for treating drug addiction as a disease, there’s still a bull's-eye ...

Cooper saw a nearly 10 percent increase in the volume of calls since taking over ambulance services in Camden. And at the same time improved ...

Shifting power inside the Port Authority. The New York governor trying to fill voids the New Jersey governor's left open. New Jersey citizens protest another ...

U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy joined Sens. Cory Booker and Bob Menendez to raise awareness about the growing epidemic of opioid addiction occurring across the ...

High pressure tactics of state student loan officers came under Senate scrutiny. What changes will they make to give students a break? High ranking members ...

Call them the "Blunt" brothers. Gov. Christie raised millions to reelect the tough-talking governor of Maine. Today Maine's endorsed New Jersey's. Even as symbols of ...

Medical facilities and law enforcement officials are teaming up in Monmouth and Ocean counties to get those who overdose the help they need to get ...