Overdose is a major public health problem in New Jersey. More than 700 lives were lost in 2009 alone. These deaths are completely preventable--the majority of overdose victims don't actually die until one to three hours after they have taken a drug, and most of these deaths occur in the presence of others. We can start saving lives by passing a 911 Good Samaritan law in New Jersey, which would ensure that calling 911 is never a crime. These are the stories of average New Jerseyans who have been touched by overdose, some lost a loved one while others experienced an overdose themselves. Support the 911 Good Samaritan law in memory of their sons and daughters, sisters and brothers, for whom that 911 call was never placed.
I agree this needs addressing in every state.
1stonestanding 4 weeks ago
Thank you for making this important video! We will share it with our Southern Overdose Prevention networks.
robertbbchilds 4 weeks ago
What legalities would there be in setting up an out-of-state proxy for 911 who would forward the reports to 911?
I suspect that the 911 authorities would choose to ignore those calls; they *want* these people to die and should be prosecuted for negligent homicide.
disorganizedorg 4 weeks ago
More death brought to you by Richard Nixon's "war on drugs" .
rusty273273 1 month ago