New Jersey's
Drug Addiction
Crisis

Drug overdose is the leading cause of accidental death in New Jersey.

700%

Rise

In the last decade, admission to drug treatment programs has risen 700%. 1

14,000

Overdoses

There have been almost 14,000 deaths from drug overdose since 2004. 2

3x

National Rate

The rate of heroin overdose in New Jersey is 3x the national average. 3

Stories

Connections

ADAPT • ArtPride New Jersey • Barnabas Health • Community Foundation of New Jersey • Creative New Jersey • Junior League State Public Affairs Committee • Mahwah Police Department • Mental Health Association of New Jersey • New Jersey Drug Policy Alliance • North Jersey Community Research Initiative • Tail of the Raccoon