addiction

New legislation would incentivize businesses to hire New Jerseyans in recovery from substance abuse by providing a $2,000 tax credit per employee.

Using a federal grant, the state will pick six places for a ‘Law Enforcement Assisted Diversion’ program for people with addiction or mental health issues.

A Toms River who is also a member of the Decavalcante crime family, based in Elizabeth, has admitted to possession of cocaine with the intent to distribute in Trenton Federal Court.

Three Forked River residents have been arrested following a three month sting by the Ocean County Prosecutors Office into illegal drug activity in the area.

New Jersey State Senator Anthony Bucco (R - 25) has introduced legislation to shine a light on the state's overdose drug crisis.

A Toms River duo are wanted on a number of charges by police who've been investigating the distribution of cocaine in the township.

A brand new addiction treatment center has opened in Toms River.

A Newark man who was spotted by law enforcement leaving a motel on Route 37 in Toms River and was found to be dealing heroin, is found guilty of the crime following a jury trial.

The RCCTR (Roman Catholic Churches of Toms River) are hosting a peer recovery event and are offering services to anyone who attends this panel discussion.

The agreement is now in place that guarantees Ocean County residents will have the medicine they require to fight addiction when they return home from prison.