These state-run treatment centers don\u2019t reject admission to anyone based on their inability to pay for treatment.<\/p>\n

Harm Reduction Laws in New York<\/strong><\/p>\n

911 Good Samaritan Law<\/strong><\/p>\n

This law offers limited immunity from drug possession charges, prosecution, and arrest in the case of an overdose. This supports people calling 911 for themselves or others despite whether they have drugs in their system or on their person. For instance, the law protects against arrest for those in possession of up to 3.5 grams of cocaine or heroin if they call 911.<\/p>\n

Rescue drug law<\/strong><\/p>\n

In New York, it is legal for non-medical staff to hold and administer naloxone, a drug that reverses opiate overdoses\u2019 effects. This law helps stop the death of people hurting from addictions to heroin and narcotic painkillers. The state also allows training courses on the use of naloxone through the OASAS.<\/p>\n

Notwithstanding the high rates of drug abuse in New York, the state has one of the country\u2019s lowest drug overdose death rates in part to laws like these.<\/p>\n

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