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USA. Preventing Opioid Overdose: Understanding Good Samaritan Laws
USA. Preventing Opioid Overdose: Understanding Good Samaritan Laws
Overdose Good Samaritan laws are policies that provide legal protections for individuals who call for emergency assistance (such as 9-1-1) in the event of a drug overdose. This may include protection from arrest and/or prosecution for crimes related to drug possession, drug paraphernalia possession, and other crimes. These laws are designed to encourage people to summon emergency assistance if they experience or witness a drug overdose. (SAMHSA - Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, USA, 08.11.2017)
https://www.samhsa.gov/capt/sites/default/files/resources/good-samaritan-law-tool.pdf