Amnesty Information
Good Samaritan & Amnesty Information for AOD Incidents
When the time comes, help someone in need. During an AOD medical emergency it is hard to think straight:
- Will my friend get in trouble?
- Will I get in trouble?
- She's OK. She just drank too much...She'll be fine if she just sleeps it off.
- I'm an education major. I can't risk calling the police.
- Is my friend going to be OK?
- My coach/parent/family/girlfriend is going to be so mad at me.
While these concerns are understandable, not calling for help when someone you know is experiencing a medical emergency due to the use of alcohol or drugs is not the answer. In fact, not doing so could make things worse...a lot worse. This is why KU has established a policy to encourage students to come forward during these times without fear of "getting in trouble" with the school. Moreover, Pennsylvania has also recently passed a Good Samaritan Law for underage drinking for similar circumstances. Why all the fuss about "Good Samaritan" policies and laws? The bottom line, the health, and well-being of a person is an overwhelming priority and nothing should deter a person from helping someone in need during a medical emergency.