New Jersey’s Heroin Epidemic
Over the past few years, heroin use and abuse in New Jersey has soared. Since 2010, the number of heroin overdose deaths in the state has tripled. In 2014 alone, more than 700 people died of [...]
Who is Eligible for New Jersey’s Medical Marijuana Program?
New Jersey is one of the twenty-three states that currently have medical marijuana programs in place. Research has shown that cannabis use can have a positive effect on individuals suffering from [...]
Penalties for Controlled Dangerous Substance Possession in New Jersey
In New Jersey and the rest of the country, illegal drugs are categorized into groups known as schedules. The drugs in each schedule are grouped according to three shared characteristics: The [...]
How Can I Support a Loved One who is Recovering from Addiction?
Drug addiction hits families hard. As anybody with a family member who is battling addiction knows, there is no way to help an addict unless he or she wants to be helped. When a loved one does [...]
Drug Court in New Jersey: The Pros and Cons of the Program
Drug Court in New Jersey: The Pros and Cons of the Program Drug addiction is a serious problem throughout New Jersey and the rest of the United States. In recent years, the number of heroin [...]
