> The D.A. says the charges were dropped because of a New York law that specifically prohibits prosecution of people experiencing a drug overdose -- as well as the people who help them seek medical care.

OK, so then what this law is telling me is that it's OK to do drugs until you overdose. But normal use (if there is such a thing) is bad? They shouldn't be free from prosecution if they almost kill themselves. Doesn't make sense to me...