Narcan has been deployed over 18,000 times to reverse an opiate-induced Overdose in our home state of New Jersey alone. It's an undisputed life-saver.

It's also a sign of just how far down the opiates abyss we've fallen.

In this latest episode of Heroin Uncut, Jay makes the case for prevention and treatment — for avoiding the need for Narcan entirely. And he talks to someone who's been brought back from the brink.

Videos from Heroin Uncut at: https://goo.gl/YnqKSu

Narcan has been deployed over 18,000 times to reverse an opiate-induced Overdose in our home state of New Jersey alone. It's an undisputed life-saver.
It's also a sign of just how far down the opiates abyss we've fallen.
In this latest episode of Heroin Uncut, Jay makes the case for prevention and treatment &mdash; for avoiding the need for Narcan entirely. And he talks to someone who's been brought back from the brink.
Videos from Heroin Uncut at:&nbsp;https://goo.gl/YnqKSu

Heroin Uncut is a blunt, honest look at the opioid crisis.

Recovering drug addict Jay Lassiter believes truth is a powerful tool — and one we need to fight back against the political interests, social pressures and lack of understanding that make this crisis worse every day. 

Heroin Uncut is a special project of NJ1015.com and Townsquare Media. New full episodes every Monday. Get more information — and resources — at HeroinUncut.com. Follow HeroinUncut on Twitter and Facebook @HeroinUncut.

Heroin Uncut

Heroin Uncut is a blunt, honest look at the opioid crisis.

Recovering drug addict Jay Lassiter believes truth is a powerful too — and one we need to fight back against the political interests, social pressures and lack of understanding that make this crisis worse every day. 

Heroin Uncut is a special project of NJ1015.com and Townsquare Media. New full episodes every Monday. Get more information — and resources — at HeroinUncut.com. Follow HeroinUncut on Twitter and Facebook @HeroinUncut.

The trouble with Narcan

I'm Jay Lassiter, a former IV drug user who found the grace to amend my life. For 12 episodes of "Heroin Uncut: The Truth About the Crisis," I've been sharing not only my own stories, but those of people on the frontlines of our statewide battle against addiction.

It was originally my intention to end this series on a hopeful note. But here’s the thing: I'm not hopeful. Not even a little bit.

Heroin Uncut is a special project of NJ1015.com and Townsquare Media. New full episodes every Saturday.

Get more information — and resources — at HeroinUncut.com. Follow HeroinUncut on Twitter and Facebook @HeroinUncut.

I'm Jay Lassiter, a former IV drug user who found the grace to amend my life. For 12 episodes of "<a href="http://nj1015.com/heroinuncut/">Heroin Uncut: The Truth About the Crisis</a>," I've been sharing not only my own stories, but those of people on the frontlines of our statewide battle against addiction.
It was originally my intention to end this series on a hopeful note. But here&rsquo;s the thing: I'm not hopeful. Not even a little bit.
Heroin Uncut is a special project of NJ1015.com and Townsquare Media. New full episodes every Saturday.
Get more information &mdash; and resources &mdash; at <a href="http//HeroinUncut.com">HeroinUncut.com</a>. Follow HeroinUncut <a href="http://Twitter.com/heroinuncut">on Twitter</a> and <a href="http://Facebook.com/HeroinUncut">Facebook @HeroinUncut.</a>

Addiction in New Jersey: I'm out of f---ing hope

Is addiction to drugs a disease? How about alcohol dependence? It’s an ongoing debate in the media, around kitchen tables, and online — Especially with with New Jersey's opiate crisis getting more and more out of control.

I know my answer. But I want to be clear: Heroin addicts who won’t admit the role they played in their own misfortune will not succeed in recovery. 

Heroin Uncut is a special project of NJ1015.com and Townsquare Media. New full episodes every Saturday.

Get more information — and resources — at HeroinUncut.com. Follow HeroinUncut on Twitter and Facebook @HeroinUncut.

Is addiction to drugs a disease? How about alcohol dependence? It&rsquo;s an ongoing debate in the media, around kitchen tables, and online &mdash; Especially with with&nbsp;New Jersey's&nbsp;opiate crisis getting more and more out of control.
I know my answer. But I want to be clear: Heroin addicts who won&rsquo;t admit the role they played in their own misfortune will not succeed in recovery.&nbsp;
Heroin Uncut is a special project of NJ1015.com and Townsquare Media. New full episodes every Saturday.
Get more information &mdash; and resources &mdash; at <a href="http//HeroinUncut.com">HeroinUncut.com</a>. Follow HeroinUncut <a href="http://Twitter.com/heroinuncut">on Twitter</a> and <a href="http://Facebook.com/HeroinUncut">Facebook @HeroinUncut.</a>

Addiction is a definitely a disease — Why this addict is so sure

Rehab, jail and hard truths: What addicts say we don't understand

Vince, Erik and Brian are on their way to being addiction success stories. They're each working hard to put their lives back together after years of drugs and poor choices — and they're getting a lot of help.

But they also know how the system can fail people like them. 28-day rehab "oil changes?" Useless. Jail? Destructive. Love and support? Hard to find, but when you do, life-changing.

Heroin Uncut is a special project of NJ1015.com and Townsquare Media. New full episodes every Saturday.

Get more information — and resources — at HeroinUncut.com. Follow HeroinUncut on Twitter and Facebook @HeroinUncut.

Rehab, jail and hard truths: What addicts say we don't understand
Vince, Erik and Brian are on their way to being addiction success stories. They're each working hard to put their lives back together after years of drugs and poor choices &mdash; and they're getting a lot of help.
But they also know how the system can fail people like them. 28-day rehab "oil changes?" Useless. Jail? Destructive. Love and support? Hard to find, but when you do, life-changing.
Heroin Uncut is a special project of NJ1015.com and Townsquare Media. New full episodes every Saturday.
Get more information &mdash; and resources &mdash; at HeroinUncut.com. Follow HeroinUncut on Twitter and Facebook @HeroinUncut.

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