Characteristics of events in which police responded to overdoses: an examination of incident reports in Rhode Island

Characteristics of events in which police responded to overdoses: an examination of incident reports in Rhode Island

Abstract Background Narrow or non-existent Good Samaritan Law protections and harsh drug selling statutes in the USA have been shown to deter bystanders from seeking medical assistance for overdoses. Additionally, little is known about the actions that police take when responding to overdose events....

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Main Authors: Alexandria Macmadu, Annajane Yolken, Lisa Frueh, Jai’el R. Toussaint, Roxxanne Newman, Brendan P. Jacka, Alexandra B. Collins, Brandon D. L. Marshall
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2022-10-01
Series:Harm Reduction Journal
Subjects:
Police
Overdose
Naloxone
Arrests
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12954-022-00698-2

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12954-022-00698-2

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