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May 24, 2022
State-Level Policies That Affect Opioid-Related Overdose Responses: Naloxone Access and Good Samaritan Laws
Access to and use of naloxone is an important harm reduction strategy in addressing high rates of overdose deaths. Furthermore, protections in administration and use of this medication are important in encouraging witnesses and victims in using this life-saving medication. This article provides details on naloxone access laws and Good Samaritan laws, their impact on overdose prevention programming, and offers guidance on how to interpret these laws in individual jurisdictions.