Progress on the Opioid Crisis

August 20, 2026

New Jersey is making progress in the fight against the opioid crisis, with suspected overdose deaths falling significantly in 2025. But experts say the decline is not a reason to let our guard down, as the illicit drug supply continues to change and new risks emerge. Angelo M. Valente, Executive Director of Partnership for a Drug-Free New Jersey joins the show to discuss.

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Sean Thrunk
Producer

Sean Thrunk is an award-winning multi-media journalist and graduate of Montclair State University.
He serves as ONNJ’s main editor and as a news producer for ONNJ Mornings with Ken Rosato!