Advocates Say ‘Good Samaritan’ Laws Could Save Overdose Victims

But opponents say the legislation effectively grants immunity to drug dealers and users.

Chicago has the highest number of heroin-related emergency-room visits in major metropolitan areas, followed by New York City, Boston, and Detroit, according to a study out this week. The Roosevelt University researchers who conducted the research say medical care for heroin overdoses could be improved by “good Samaritan” laws, which currently exist in only two states.

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