Newark, NJ- Drug addiction is a problem that thousands of New Jersey’s citizens grapple with and it’s a problem that ripples throughout a community. Addiction can lead a person to commit crimes; the need for the next high often overrides an addict’s sense of right and wrong, compelling him or her to do things he or she wouldn’t do if he or she weren’t dependent on drugs. Certain crimes, such as drug possession, theft and burglary, are often related to a person addiction.
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