NEWARK, N.J. – Three New Jersey-based opioid abuse programs are receiving a total of $1.1 million in federal grants, part of the $58.9 million the U.S. Department of Justice is awarding to address the nationwide epidemic, Acting U.S. Attorney William E. Fitzpatrick announced today.
In 2016, nearly 60,000 Americans lost their lives to drug overdoses, an increase from the 52,000 overdose deaths the year before. Opioids, including illicit fentanyl and its analogues, are responsible for most of these deaths.
“The epidemic of opioid abuse is a true national emergency, impacting families and communities throughout New Jersey,” Acting U.S. Attorney Fitzpatrick said. “The funding provided by the U.S. Attorney will be used to help prevent addiction while at the same time providing much needed resources for treatment and recovery.”
The New Jersey grants are as follows:
• $600,000, N.J. Department of Law and Public Safety. The department will collaborate with state agencies to develop a computerized, data-sharing Integrated Drug Awareness Dashboard (IDAD).
• $400,000, County of Camden. The county will implement the Camden County Opioid Abuse Diversion Program (CCOAD) to improve treatment and support services for individuals with a history of opioid misuse.
• $100,000, N.J. Department of Law and Public Safety. The department will use grant funds to create a coordinated plan, formulated with pertinent stakeholders, to assess how best to leverage various resources and funding streams to expand programs through the establishment of Opioid Response Teams to add another point of entry to treatment for opioid-addicted individuals.
Acting U.S. Attorney Fitzpatrick emphasized the importance of these grants in combating the opioid crisis. “These grants will help us take a step forward in addressing the opioid epidemic and providing critical resources to those struggling with addiction,” he said.
The grants were made possible through the U.S. Attorney’s efforts to secure funding for opioid abuse programs in New Jersey.
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Key Facts
- State: New Jersey
- Category: Drug Trafficking|Fraud & Financial Crimes|Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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