As overdoses soar, NC harm reduction advocates want removal of barriers to calling 911

by Anjali Patel

Wed, September 14th 2022, 11:09 PM UTC

FILE - McDowell ambulance (AUG. 2021). SEPT. 14, 2022 - As of Wednesday, Sept. 14, 2022, 363 people had signed a letter asking lawmakers to make the state's Good Samaritan Law more clear and comprehensive, because they say the current law with its limited immunity can deter people from calling 911 for help who are witnessing or experiencing an overdose, out of fear of getting in trouble for substances. (Photo credit: WLOS staff). (Photo credit: WLOS Staff)

FILE IMAGE - Supplies for Buncombe County’s Harm Reduction and Syringe Exchange program (April 2022). SEPT. 14, 2022 - As of Wednesday, Sept. 14, 2022, 363 people had signed a letter asking lawmakers to make the state's Good Samaritan Law more clear and comprehensive, because they say the current law with its limited immunity can deter people from calling 911 for help who are witnessing or experiencing an overdose, out of fear of getting in trouble for substances.{ }(Photo credit: WLOS staff)

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FILE - McDowell ambulance (AUG. 2021). SEPT. 14, 2022 - As of Wednesday, Sept. 14, 2022, 363 people had signed a letter asking lawmakers to make the state's Good Samaritan Law more clear and comprehensive, because they say the current law with its limited immunity can deter people from calling 911 for help who are witnessing or experiencing an overdose, out of fear of getting in trouble for substances. (Photo credit: WLOS staff). (Photo credit: WLOS Staff)

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