SAMHSA Center for the Application of Prevention Technologies. (2017) Preventing opioid overdose: understanding Good Samaritan laws. Bethesda, MD: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration.
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Overdose Good Samaritan laws are US policies that provide legal protections for individuals who call for emergency assistance 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.
G Health and disease > Substance use disorder (addiction) > Drug use disorder > Drug intoxication > Poisoning (overdose)
J Health care, prevention, harm reduction and treatment > Harm reduction > Substance use harm reduction
MP-MR Policy, planning, economics, work and social services > Political process > Advocacy
MP-MR Policy, planning, economics, work and social services > Policy > Policy on substance use > Harm reduction policy
VA Geographic area > United States
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