Opinion: Drug treatment in NJ breaks the cycle of crime, prison time
By Neil Weisfeld. The stars are nearly aligned. Key Democrats and Republicans appear to support a general change in policy that will save New Jersey lives and money. The change will make the Garden State a leader in an area of growing national concern. Read more on NJ.com

Heroin addicts face barriers to treatment
In the course of Marchese's five-year battle with heroin, the young man from Blackwood, N.J., was repeatedly denied admission to treatment facilities, often because his insurance company wouldn't cover the cost. After abusing marijuana and prescription … Read more on New Jersey Herald

NJ Transit sued for suspending employee in medical marijuana program
He told NJ Transit's medical director he used medicinal marijuana, and offered to apply for “non-safety sensitive position” if his treatment was a problem, according to the lawsuit. The suit says the medical director Patrice Verner, “told him that he … Read more on NJ.com