Dear New Jersey: Let’s treat addiction as one

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According to recent news coverage, over 28,000 New Jersey residents sought treatment for drug addiction in 2016 and approximately 1,200 died. The U.S. Surgeon General recently reported that drug addiction effects one in seven Americans and only 10 percent receive the help that they need. In New Jersey, the Christie administration continues to show support for individuals who confront addiction.

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