Last week a 25-year-old man from Toms River was found unconscious by his father. He was reported dead later that night. The cause of death was a herroin overdose, officials said. The death marks at least the 53rd fatality from a heroin overdose in Ocean County this year, the same figure for the total heroin-related deaths in all of last year. The surge in heroin-related deaths in Ocean County is particularly high in Toms River, where one out of five fatal overdoses occurred.

If you have a problem with addiction, there is help available. Do not wait until you hit bottom to make the call. Seek treatment today. At Seabrook we provide addiction treatment for every level of care needed. We offer outpatient services, so that you can get treatment while you continue to go to school or work. Visit us at www.seabrook.org for more information today.