As NJ's heroin epidemic grows, potentially deadly hepatitis C spreads
As the heroin epidemic continues in New Jersey, an infectious disease specialist is finding that a growing number of heroin users are testing positive for a potentially deadly virus they don’t even...
View ArticleLegislation would commit $500 million to battle drug addiction
New Jersey is in the throes of a heroin and opioid addiction epidemic, but the rest of the country is no stranger to the crisis according to one New Jersey Congressman. Continue reading…
View ArticleNJ heroin epidemic leaving a growing number of children without their parents
Among the victims of New Jersey's struggle with a heroin-addiction epidemic are children whose parents are jailed or admitted into drug treatment programs. Continue reading…
View ArticleHeroin epidemic: NJ parents told to be wary of having pain pills prescribed...
Before they were shooting heroin, they most likely were popping pills. Continue reading…
View ArticleCity of Angels takes fight against NJ heroin epidemic to the White House
Mercer County-based City of Angels has been no stranger to our airwaves in the last several months, but a few exciting developments over the summer are helping the group expand its advocacy even...
View ArticleEvents you can go to this week to fight Jersey's heroin epidemic
The brave families that organized these events have stepped up. Help us if you can. Continue reading…
View ArticleSchool nurses and Narcan — Perfect together?
It may seem like a no-brainer, but some people will think this is going to enable more drug use. Continue reading…
View ArticleTo fix NJ's opioid epidemic, we need to start discussing the real issues
Earlier this week I spoke to a group of doctors in Atlantic City. My presentation was a part of the New Jersey Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons annual conference. Continue reading…
View ArticleAs NJ's heroin epidemic grows, potentially deadly hepatitis C spreads
As the heroin epidemic continues in New Jersey, an infectious disease specialist is finding that a growing number of heroin users are testing positive for a potentially deadly virus they don’t even...
View ArticlePrice of heroin overdose antidote increases
Earlier this year, as New Jersey's heroin epidemic continued to get worse, police departments and EMS crews began carrying and administering the opiate antidote naloxone to overdose victims. However,...
View ArticleA dangerous twist to NJ’s heroin epidemic
There's a dangerous new twist to New Jersey's ongoing heroin epidemic - dozens of users have overdosed because dealers are mixing their product with the narcotic painkiller fentanyl to boost their...
View ArticleHelp Line for the Addicted
The Mental Health Association in New Jersey has launched a confidential call line dedicated to helping those facing heroin and prescription painkiller addiction. Continue reading…
View ArticleWays to help beat Drug Addiction
On today's show, Dennis & Judi spoke with numerous callers about New Jersey's heroin epidemic. As much as we don't want to believe it, drug addiction is everywhere, and people who are affected...
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