Knowledge of the 911 Good Samaritan Law and 911-calling behavior of overdose witnesses

Background: Overdose deaths tripled between 1999 and 2014. Most fatal overdoses are witnessed, offering an opportunity for bystanders to call 911. However, fear of arrest may prevent them from calling authorities. Many states have passed 911 Good Samaritan laws that protects the 911 caller and overd...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Substance abuse 2018-01, Vol.39 (2), p.233-238
Hauptverfasser:	Jakubowski, Andrea, Kunins, Hillary V., Huxley-Reicher, Zina, Siegler, Anne
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Calling behavior Correlation analysis Drug overdose Good samaritans Knowledge Legislation Opioids Overdose Public awareness
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