Overdose « CBS Philly

(Gov. Chris Christie, in file photo. Credit: Jeff Zelevansky/ Getty Images)

Lawmakers OK Bill For Those Seeking Overdose Help

People seeking medical attention for someone overdosing on drugs would be protected from prosecution under a bill that has passed the New Jersey Legislature.

2013/04/29

Parent That Lost Son To Overdose Seeking Medical Privacy Law Changes

A local parent, devastated by the loss of his son to a drug overdose, is personally appealing to President Obama and others to change the nation’s medical privacy laws.

2013/04/06

New Jersey Man Charged In Death Of Woman Who Overdosed

Prosecutors say a southern New Jersey man has been charged with illegally disposing of the body of a woman who died of a drug overdose.

2013/04/02

District Attorney Says Garrett Reid Had Steroids In Vials

When Eagles coach Andy Reid’s son Garrett was found dead on August 5th, he was in possession of 19 vials of unknown substances, 47 syringes and 64 needles. On Monday, Northampton County District Attorney John Morganelli spoke regarding the Reid case and what was contained in those vials.

2012/12/17