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A coalition of supporters wants Trenton lawmakers to override Governor Christie's conditional veto of the good samaritan bill to provide legal protection for anyone who witnesses a drug overdose and calls it in.

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New Jersey’s temporary ban on all variants of synthetic marijuana is now permanent, under a regulation formally adopted by the state Division of Consumer Affairs.

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Authorities say Jon Bon Jovi's 19-year-old daughter is hospitalized after overdosing on heroin in a dorm at her upstate New York college.

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Have you heard of molly? Molly is the nickname for the purest form of MDMA or ecstasy.

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A 26-year-old home health aide is accused of pawning stolen jewelry and is facing theft and possession charges, Egg Harbor Township police said.

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With New Jersey's drug problem reaching an epidemic rate, Governor Chris Christie explained why he conditionally vetoed the "good Samaritan bill" this week.

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The New Jersey Department of Health has released a report recommending continuation of the Syringe Access Program (SAP) that is credited with helping 10,000 residents of Atlantic City, Camden, Newark, Jersey City and Paterson reduce their risk of HIV and hepatitis and gain access to an array of public health and social services.

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Gov. Chris Christie has conditionally vetoed a bill that would have given immunity from prosecution to those who report drug overdoses.

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A new designer drug that is often mixed with candy has made its way to the East Coast and its been linked to teen overdoses across the country.

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A new public service campaign has been launched to raise awareness about the growing problem of prescription drug abuse in the Garden State.

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