Opiate

Jersey Shore Congressman Chris Smith (R) has introduced legislation to require drug testing for methadone for commercial drivers.

Defeating the opiate epidemic in Ocean County, and across America, requires action by every capable, responsible individual possible. Monday at Ocean County College, receive the equipment to spread the message in your community.

We've seen what the heroin and opiate epidemic has done to those abusing the drugs, but after seeing a family member lose her fight to the demons of addiction, one Toms River native and author is using her gift to show how the needle hurts more than just the user.