New Jersey

The Drug Policy Alliance is dedicated to making New Jersey a leader in drug policy reform. New Jersey's ineffective and counterproductive drug policies have increased the harms related to drug use and wasted taxpayer money. DPA advocates for effective drug policies based on science, compassion, health and human rights in New Jersey and around the country.
 
We work on four major campaigns: the New Solutions Campaign focuses on criminal sentencing reform, the Campaign for a Healthier New Jersey focuses on sterile syringe access and harm reduction, the Overdose Prevention Campaign focuses on reducing drug overdose deaths, and the Compassionate Use Campaign focuses on medical marijuana.

New Jersey Assembly Passes Legislation that Would Help Prevent Drug Overdose Deaths

Legislation Encourages Calling 911 in Drug Overdose Cases; Overdose Is the Leading Cause of Accidental Death in New Jersey

Treatment Providers, Public Health Advocates and Families Who Have Lost Loved Ones to Overdose Applaud Passage of Life-Saving Legislation

Tony Newman 646-335-5384 or Roseanne Scotti 609-610-8243

New Jersey Assembly Judiciary Committee to Vote Next Week on Legislation that Would Help Prevent Drug Overdose Deaths

Legislation Encourages Calling 911 in Drug Overdose Cases; Overdose Being the Leading Cause of Accidental Death in New Jersey

Treatment Providers, Public Health Advocates and Families Who Have Lost Loved Ones to Overdose Support Passage of This Life-Saving Legislation

Trenton—Next week, the New Jersey Assembly Judiciary Committee will consider the Good Samaritan Overdose Response Act (S851/A578), which provides limited legal protection for those who witness a drug overdose and summon medical assistance.  The hearing will be held on Monday, May 17th at 10:00 a.m. in Committee Room 12 on the fourth floor of the State House Annex.

Tony Newman 646-335-5384 or Roseanne Scotti 609-610-8243

New Jersey Legislature will Hold First-Ever Hearing on Bill to Decriminalize Possession of Marijuana on Monday, May 21st

Advocates Say Fair and Common-Sense Legislation will Save Money and Prevent Injustice and Hardship

Trenton, NJ—On Monday, May 21st, the Assembly Judiciary Committee will hold hearings on Assembly Bill 1465, which would make possession of one-half ounce, or 15 grams, of marijuana a summary offense similar to a parking ticket.  The hearing will convene in Committee Room 12 at 10am in the State House Annex.

Tony Newman 646-335-5384 or Roseanne Scotti 609-610-8243

Montclair Medical Marijuana Center Issued Permit to Begin Growing Crop Immediately

Patients and Advocates Cheer This Important Step Forward

Trenton, NJ— Yesterday, the New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services issued a permit to Montclair-based Greenleaf Compassion Center to begin growing medicinal marijuana.  Advocates, patients and families cheered this long-awaited act as an important step in the process of bringing medical marijuana to the state of New Jersey and ensuring safe access to an effective medication for seriously ill individuals.

Tony Newman 646-335-5384 or Roseanne Scotti 609-610-8243

New Jersey Senate Judiciary Committee to Vote Next Week on Legislation that Would Help Reduce Drug Overdose Deaths

Legislation Encourages Calling 911 in Drug Overdose Cases; Overdose is the Leading Cause of Accidental Death in New Jersey

Treatment Providers, Public Health Advocates and Families Who Have Lost Loved Ones to Overdose Support Passage of This Life-Saving Legislation

Trenton—Next week, the New Jersey Senate Judiciary Committee will consider the Good Samaritan Overdose Response Act (S851/A578), which provides limited legal protection for those who witness a drug overdose and summon medical assistance.  The hearing will be held on Monday, March 5th at 1:00 p.m. in Committee Room 4 on the first floor of the State House Annex.

Tony Newman 646-335-5384 or Roseanne Scotti 609-610-8243

Today Marks the Two-Year Anniversary of the Enactment of the Compassionate Use Medical Marijuana Act

Patients and Families Implore State Officials to Expedite Program and Provide Relief to Sick and Dying People

Tony Newman 646-335-5384 or Roseanne Scotti 609-610-8243

Governor Chris Christie Signs Sterile Syringe Access Legislation to Prevent the Spread of HIV/AIDS and Hepatitis C

Public Health and HIV Prevention Advocates Cheer Enactment of Life-Saving Legislation

Trenton—Today Governor Chris Christie signed life-saving legislation (S958/A1088) to allow for the sale of limited numbers of syringes in pharmacies without a prescription.  Public health advocates say the legislation will reduce the spread of HIV/AIDS, hepatitis C and other blood-borne diseases. It will also benefit diabetics and others who must use injectable medications by making it easier for them to access syringes.  New Jersey was one of only two states (the other is Delaware) that completely ban over-the-counter sales of syringes.

Roseanne Scotti 609-610-8243 or Tony Newman 646-335-5384

New Jersey Assembly Passes Sterile Syringe Access Legislation that Would Prevent the Spread of HIV/AIDS and Hepatitis C

Legislation Passes 54-24 with Bi-Partisan Support, Heads to Governor Christie’s Desk

Public Health and HIV Prevention Advocates Cheer Passage of Life-Saving Legislation that Would Allow Pharmacies to Sell Syringes

Trenton—Today, the New Jersey State Assembly passed life-saving legislation to allow for the sale of limited numbers of syringes in pharmacies without a prescription.   The legislation received bi-partisan support, passing by a vote of 54-24.  New Jersey is one of only two states (the other state is Delaware) that completely ban over-the-counter sales of syringes.

Roseanne Scotti 609-610-8243 or Tony Newman 646-335-5384

New Jersey Assembly Health and Senior Services Committee Passes Sterile Syringe Access Legislation to Prevent the Spread of HIV/AIDS and Hepatitis C

Legislation Passes 8-1-2 with Bi-Partisan Support

Public Health and HIV Prevention Advocates Cheer Passage of Life-Saving Legislation

Trenton—Today, the New Jersey Assembly Health and Senior Services Committee approved a life-saving bill to allow for the sale of limited numbers of syringes in pharmacies without a prescription.   The legislation received bi-partisan support, passing by a vote of 8-1-2.  New Jersey is one of only two states (the other is Delaware) that completely ban over-the-counter sales of syringes.

Roseanne Scotti 609-610-8243 or Tony Newman 646-335-5384

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