Jerry Brown Signs “Good Samaritan” Bill for Those Who Call for Help During Drug Overdoses
there are a lot of hysterical NON stories promoted here and
elsewhere in the media.
you would think crime is out of control (it’s at a multidecade
low) if you just listened to the major media.
you would think cops are out of control if you listened to
reason.
neither is correct. and neither is supported by stats.
when it comes to heroin OD’s, UNDENIABLY is *is* true that OD’s
have spiked substantially.
i’ve seen if firsthand and it’s confirmed by data
“In 2010, 570 people died from opiate-involved overdoses (heroin
and/or prescription-type) in Washington state, up from 188 in 1995.
This column lays out practical advice to patients, families, and
professionals on how to prevent, recognize and intervene in an
overdose. Read the full column …”
OD deaths TRIPLED!!!! per year over that time frame
that is substantial
that’s 382 who will never get to grow up, never get to be cool
(thanks, neil)
and GIVEN the WOD (iow, i am against it, but GIVEN it), i at
least want to see MOAR HARM REDUCTION and less punitive shit
the good samaritan law is an example of the former.
WA state also has over the counter syringes. also a good harm
reduction policy