Naloxone

The reality of the Jersey Shore's heroin epidemic hit home following the death Wednesday of a 50-year-old Wall Township man, who police were unable to revive with the Narcan (Naloxone) antidote, according to the Monmouth County Prosecutor's Office.

You've heard about Narcan's ability to avert potential heroin overdose deaths. This Monday evening in Lakewood, families coping with addiction can obtain free Narcan kits to take home.