Prescription drug prices have spiked in recent years, according to a recent study conducted by Reuters. Not only does the increased cost of obtaining pain medication place a huge financial burden on people who need prescription painkillers, it also makes it more likely that these individuals will seek out necessary medicine through illegal means. The black market for prescription drugs…

The State of New Jersey is in the throes of a serious heroin epidemic, with state medical examiner records showing that there have been more than 5,000 heroin-related deaths in the state in the past five years. New Jersey lawmakers, health officials and other interested parties are drawing attention to the heroin epidemic because it seems to be affecting underage…

Although drug overdose deaths from “hard” drugs like cocaine are on the decline, overdose deaths caused by painkillers and other prescription drugs are trending in the opposite direction, according to data released by the National Center for Health Statistics. In 2014, more than 17,000 people died due to overdoses of cocaine, heroin and other illicit drugs. Meanwhile, the total number…

Prescription painkillers are now responsible for more drug overdose deaths than any other type of drug, according to a recent report released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The surge in drug overdose deaths in the U.S. has garnered a great deal of media attention as more and more public officials and experts recognize the scope of…

This is the first in a series about the heroin epidemic in New Jersey. This week’s post explores the deadly effects of a particular brand of heroin. If you have been charged with a drug possession crime, Bramnick, Rodriguez, Grabas, Arnold & Mangan, LLC can help you avoid the most serious criminal penalties and get you the treatment you need.…