Save a Life: Prevent Overdose Deaths

Painkiller Abuse: Big Problem Needs Smart Solutions

Ethan Kutinsky

Tuesday, April 26th, 2011 at 8:51 am

Abuse of prescription opiates (powerful pain killers) and rising overdose death rates are a huge problem in Washington and across the nation. Since 2007, overdoses have been the leading cause of accidental injury death in Washington, ahead of motor vehicle and firearm accidents. Harm reduction strategies should be included as part of the federal response for combating this crisis. Read More »

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911 Good Samaritan Law Public Service Announcement - John Gahagan

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911 Good Samaritan Law to Save Lives from Overdoses Goes into Effect

June 8, 2010

Shown at left are St. Sen. Rosa Franklin and WA Attorney General Rob McKenna.

A new law that aims to save lives by encouraging people who witness drug overdoses to call 911 is going into effect. Promoted by the ACLU-WA and passed by the 2010 legislature, the “911 Good Samaritan” law provides immunity from drug possession charges to people who seek medical assistance in drug overdose situations. Read More »

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911 Good Samaritan Law Poster

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911 Good Samaritan Law Wallet Card

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911 Good Samaritan Law Flyer

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911 Good Samaritan Law Public Service Announcement - Hurley/McKenna

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We Won! Get the Facts on Our 911 Good Samaritan Law

Sarah Davies, ACLU-WA Internet Operations Manager

Monday, June 7th, 2010 at 11:01 am

With your help, Washington became one of the first states in the country to pass a groundbreaking life-saving law. It provides immunity from drug possession charges for people who seek medical assistance for someone experiencing an overdose. But this law will only work if people know about it. Take our quiz to get the facts.

More people died in Washington state from drug overdoses than car crashes in 2008. This issue could affect every family in Washington. Take the quiz now to get the facts so that you can save a life. Read More »

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Get the Facts on Our New 911 Good Samaritan Law

June 3, 2010

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