prescription drug abuse

New Jersey 101.5 will present a special opiate town hall, live, this Thursday evening at 7 p.m.

New Jersey is in the throes of an opioid abuse epidemic said state Sen. Joe Vitale (D-Woodbridge). There are abuse-deterrent opioids on the market, but health insurers in the Garden State are not required to cover them. Legislation (S-3036) sponsored by Vitale would change that.

Substance abuse is emotionally devastating for loved ones, and the the financial cost can also be extreme.

It's an oft-repeated mantra, but addiction affects more than just the users it entraps. Addicts' families can also be torn apart. Helping them understand the problem is the goal of a charity walk this coming Saturday in Seaside Heights, and the mission of the organization behind the event.

The DART Coalition of Ocean County is working to keep prescription drugs from falling into the wrong hands - and you can help. Coordinator Michele Buldo says every single one of us can be the first line of defense. "Dispose of your medication, lock it up...

Law Enforcement Prevention and the Medical Community are joining forces to discuss solutions to New Jersey's prescription drug and heroin abuse epidemic during statewide symposiums being held this week in Ocean, Camden and Morris Counties.