State of New Jersey | Department of Law & Public Safety

Matthew J. Platkin, Attorney General

Attorney General Platkin Announces the Launch of the New “ARRIVE Together Dashboard”

Mar 20, 2024 | | | | | | Arrive Together | Battling the Opioid Epidemic | Behavioral Health | Department of Health | Division of Violence Intervention and Victim Assistance | Fighting the Opioid Crisis | Mental Health | NJ CARES | Office of Alternative Community Responses | Office of Justice Data | Press Release

Data Available Through the Dashboard Will Offer Valuable Insights into the Program.

Essex County Physician Agrees to Permanently Cease Clinical Practice of Medicine in NJ Amid Allegations He Indiscriminately Prescribed CDS to Patients He Treated for Addiction

Mar 12, 2024 | | | | | | | | | Battling the Opioid Epidemic | Division of Consumer Affairs | Division of Law | Fighting the Opioid Crisis | NJ CARES | Press Release

For Immediate Release: March 12, 2024 Office of the Attorney General- Matthew J. Platkin, Attorney GeneralDivision of Consumer Affairs- Cari Fais, Acting DirectorDivision of Law- Michael T.G. Long, Director For Further Information: Media Inquiries-Lisa...

AG Platkin Announces Launch of Program to Assist Non-Violent Offenders Overcoming Substance Use Disorder in Paterson

Nov 9, 2023 | | | | | | Battling the Opioid Epidemic | Fighting the Opioid Crisis | NJ CARES | Press Release

Opt for Help and Hope is a prosecutor-led diversion program that offers people who commit low-level, non-violent crimes the opportunity to overcome substance use disorder. Paterson is the first of six New Jersey cities to launch this pilot program.

Five Indicted by State Grand Jury in Scheme to Burglarize Medical Offices, Steal Prescription Pads, Fraudulently Obtain Opioid Cough Syrup

Aug 16, 2023 | Battling the Opioid Epidemic | Fighting the Opioid Crisis | NJ CARES | Office of the Insurance Fraud Prosecutor | Press Release

For Immediate Release: Office of the Attorney General- Matthew J. Platkin, Attorney GeneralOffice of the Insurance Fraud Prosecutor- Al Garcia, Interim Insurance Fraud Prosecutor For Further Information: Media Inquiries-Dan ProchiloOAGpress@njoag.gov TRENTON — The...

AG Platkin: Nearly $1M of Drugs, Including Large Quantity of Suspected Fentanyl, Seized in Takedown of Alleged Drug Production and Distribution Facility in Paterson

Jul 26, 2023 | | | | Battling the Opioid Epidemic | Division of Criminal Justice | NJ CARES | Press Release

For Immediate Release: July 26, 2023 Office of the Attorney General- Matthew J. Platkin, Attorney GeneralDivision of Criminal Justice- Derek Nececkas, Acting Director For Further Information: Media Inquiries-Dan ProchiloOAGpress@njoag.gov PATERSON — Attorney General...

AG Platkin and the New Jersey State Police Announce $800,000 in Federal Grant Funding to Expand Operation Helping Hand to Aid Those Battling Substance Use Disorders

Jun 26, 2023 | | | | | Battling the Opioid Epidemic | Behavioral Health | Fighting the Opioid Crisis | New Jersey State Police | NJ CARES | Press Release

NJSP offers more opportunities to promote personal recovery and help heal families and communities touched by addiction For Immediate Release: June 26, 2023 Office of the Attorney General- Matthew J. Platkin, Attorney GeneralNew Jersey State Police- Colonel Patrick...
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