• Overdose is the leading cause of accidental death 

• Almost 6,000 people have died from drug overdoses in NJ since 2004. - Drug Policy Alliance 

• That’s more than 1 person every day.

• May 2, 2013 Overdose Prevention Act was passed in the state of New Jersey

Two essential parts to this act are:
1)  The broadened use of Naloxone to reverse opioid overdose
2)  The protection from prosecution offered to individuals reporting an overdose
 

• At least 17 states including NJ presently allow the public to have Naloxone. Many other states are considering legislation.