Feds: Nurse at NJ hospital steals fentanyl 143 times in a month
Travel nurse David L. Shaeffer has been accused of stealing the powerful opioid from hospitals he worked at in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Florida.
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Little Egg Harbor, NJ duo accused of giving deadly drugs to teen
A man and woman face criminal charges stemming from a 16-year-old's fatal overdose on heroin and fentanyl, prosecutors said.
Free Naloxone on June 18: Where to Get It, How to Use It
On Tuesday, June 18, participating pharmacies across New Jersey will give away 20,000 twin packs of naloxone.
Cape May County Places Prescription Drop Boxes at Every Police Station
Cape May County has become the first in New Jersey to deploy prescription drug boxes at all 12 police stations including the State Police Barracks to help in the fight against the opioid epidemic.
Wisdom Teeth Extraction Could Lead to Opioid Addiction
Researchers found a correlation between medicine prescribed after wisdom teeth extraction and opioid addiction in young adults.
Yes, Pray for Demi Lovato, But Also Please Do This
Shocking news yesterday as pop singer Demi Lovato reportedly overdosed on some sort of drug and had to be hospitalized, causing the cancellation of her scheduled appearance in Atlantic City Thursday.
N.J. Students May Be Required to Learn How to Administer NARCAN
A member of the state Assembly wrote a bill to require students in New Jersey to be trained in administering NARCAN, the antidote for opioid overdoses.