drug addiction

A Toms River woman is journeying back in the sands of time to share her story of how she overcame so much, nearly lost it all in the throngs of addiction but has bounced back to not only find sobriety over the years but also help so many others accomplish that same feat.

Drug experts warn meth use is now surging in all parts of New Jersey.

One big voice in the Monmouth County, Jersey Shore community who is helping provide a beacon of hope is Phil O'Hara, a Peer Recovery Specialist with several non-profits/organizations including Hazlet's Hope Network.

An Atlantic City man, who sold a lethal concoction of heroin laced with fentanyl to a Burlington County woman who later overdosed and died, has been indicted.

A Mount Holly woman who dealt a lethal concoction of drugs to a Lumberton man who overdosed has been charged with causing his death.

Ocean County had the 3rd most suspected drug overdose deaths in the state of New Jersey in 2020 out of all 21 counties.

One of the biggest concerns with those struggling with the disease of addiction to a type of drug, alcohol or a mental illness is the stigma associated with being in need of help, that tide is turning more and more in Monmouth County.

A bill sponsored by Jersey Shore Senator Robert Singer and Assemblyman Sean Kean to authorize issuing "Support Recovery" license plates has been approved by the senate and is heading to Governor Phil Murphy for consideration.

Drug addicts will soon have more options in New Jersey to turn themselves in to police — not to be charged, but to be rehabilitated.

A television advertising campaign launches today featuring Gov. Chris Christie drawing attention to new addiction treatment services helplines created by the state.