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New Jersey cracks down on drug dealers for opioid deaths
The Wall Street Journal, 10/2/17 By Kate King Less than four months after New Jersey resident MaryAnn McKinnon died of an overdose, police arrested the man accused of selling the opioids that killed her. Cleveland...
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In opioid crisis, Christie provides weapons for war against addiction
Star-Ledger, 9/30/17 By Robert J. Budsock On Sept. 19, Gov. Chris Christie visited Integrity House in Newark to discuss new major initiatives to combat the opioid crisis. The governor will commit $200 million toward 25...
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Peers will play pivotal role in New Jersey initiative targeting opioid use disorders
AddictionPro.com, 9/29/17 By Gary Enos Leaders at Integrity House in New Jersey are excited about the potential of a federally funded initiative in which case managers and peer recovery specialists will work together to improve...
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NJ opioid initiative announcement
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Ocean Gate Police now offering addiction help with Blue HART
JerseyShoreOnline.com, 8/10/17 By Chris Lundy OCEAN GATE – People needing help with drug addiction can now go to the Ocean Gate Police Department and be placed with an addiction treatment center. The borough is the...
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Reorganization of mental health and addiction services needed
NorthJersey.com, 8/8/17 By Robert J. Budsock In his last few months as governor, Chris Christie has announced his plan to move the Division of Mental Health and Addiction Services from the Department of Human Services...
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New Bergen Regional team ‘deeply committed’ to hospital’s transformation
CarePlus Bergen takes over management of Bergen Regional Medical Center Oct. 1. Wyckoff Patch, 8/1/17 By Daniel Hubbard BERGEN COUNTY, NJ — The new management team responsible for running Bergen Regional Medical Center is ‘deeply committed’...
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Bergen County’s public hospital to extend addiction treatment
NorthJersey.com, 7/14/17 By Lindy Washburn Executives of the nonprofit chosen to run Bergen County’s public hospital outlined their vision Friday for the 1,000-bed facility, saying they plan to extend addiction treatment beyond detox, enhance medical services and open the books...
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New coalition to take over management of Bergen Regional Medical Center
NorthJersey.com, 7/12/17 By Steve Janoski The Bergen County Freeholder Board voted unanimously Wednesday night to give control of the state’s largest hospital to a partnership of mental health and addiction providers. The vote to award a 19-year-contract to new...
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