In the News
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Rooney introduces bill to curb using pet prescriptions to get high
Posted 5/12/2017
Trenton, N.J. - Assemblyman Kevin J. Rooney has introduced a bill that would regulate prescriptions for pets to ensure they are not illegally used by the owner. Recently, there have been reports across the nation of pet owners going to the veterinarian to get opiates.
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northjersey.com: Hepatitis C infections tripled in five years
Posted 5/11/2017
Injection opioid use among young people was the biggest contributor to a near tripling of new hepatitis C infections between 2010 to 2015, federal data out Thursday show,
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marketwatch.com: Why are so many older people becoming hooked on painkillers?
Posted 5/11/2017
The epidemic of opioid abuse sweeping the U.S. might seem like a distant phenomenon to the average middle-aged patient who is getting a joint replacement, visiting an emergency room or seeking help with persistent pain from a primary-care physician.
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nj1015.com: Signs of progress in New Jersey’s campaign against heroin, opioids
Posted 5/9/2017
While the number of opioid overdose deaths in New Jersey has not dropped since Gov. Chris Christie began his push to publicize the help that’s available for addicts, his radio and TV ads are generating a great deal of interest and attention
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NJ.com: 'Gray death,' a deadly new opioid combo too dangerous to even touch
Posted 5/9/2017
With opioid-related deaths already plaguing the state and country, a new, lethal cocktail of synthetic opioids -- being called "gray death" -- is causing concerns while also highlighting the evolving landscape of drugs in the battle against addiction.
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cnn.com: Stopping the opioid crisis in the womb
Posted 5/5/2017
Knoxville, Tennessee (CNN)The sound of a heartbeat pulsates through the air, and a grainy image of a baby flashes on screen. Jessica Hill smiles from her chair in the ultrasound room. Gathered around are her doctor, nurse and best friend. They are all eager, anxious, excited -- and worried about the health of the baby. In that way, this ultrasound is like most.
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mycentraljersey.com: Five Middlesex County finalists recognized in drug prevention contest
Posted 5/4/2017
SAYREVILLE - Fourth-grade students from schools in Carteret, Perth Amboy and Woodbridge were named award winners in the Partnership for a Drug-Free New Jersey Folder Contest held Wednesday at the Middlesex County Fire Academy in Sayreville.
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Governor Christie Unveils More ReachNJ Stories of Brave Residents in Recovery
Posted 5/4/2017
New Videos Now Available Online Show Addiction Recovery Is Possible
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Student Finalists in Statewide Drug Prevention Folder Artwork Contest Recognized at Award Ceremony
Posted 5/3/2017
SAYREVILLE, N.J. — More than 6,000 fourth grade students from across New Jersey participated in the Partnership for a Drug-Free New Jersey’s Fourth Grade Folder contest, but just 30 earned their way to the award ceremony held May 3rd at the Middlesex County Fire Academy.
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buzzfeed.com: The Opioid Epidemic Is Actually Two Epidemics
Posted 4/29/2017
50-year-olds are dying from overdoses of prescription painkillers, while heroin is claiming more people in their 20s.