MRHS would like to share a short video that was created by CASA (Clifton Against Substance Abuse) and the Clifton Police Department promoting The Overdose Prevention Act that saves lives!!
Please share with colleagues and students and encourage them to help save a life!
The Overdose Prevention Act, which was passed by the New Jersey Legislature with bipartisan support and was signed into law by Governor Christie on May 2, 2013 is intended to save lives by encouraging people to seek medical assistance whenever a drug overdose occurs. It does so by providing that those who, in good faith, seek medical assistance for an overdose victim will be immune from arrest and prosecution on a charge of use or simple possession of illegal drugs. The immunity also applies to the person suffering the overdose.
The next DEA National Take Back Initiative event is scheduled for Saturday, October 29, 2022.