Georgia 911 Good Samaritan Law

Georgia 911 Good Samaritan Law Georgia Overdose Prevention is educating, implementing and developing resources for GA's 911 Medical Amnesty Law. Our goal is to save lives.

Georgia Overdose Prevention is a grassroots organization formed to create and advocate for the passage of the Georgia 911 Medical Amnesty Law. Signed into law by Governor Deal on 4/24/2014, this common-sense law, sponsored by Representative Sharon Cooper and Senator Renee Unterman, provides protection for people who call 911 seeking medical assistance for a drug or alcohol-related overdose. The caller and the overdose victim cannot be arrested, charged or prosecuted for small amounts of drugs, alcohol, or drug paraphernalia if the evidence is obtained as a result of seeking medical assistance. The law also increases access to the opioid overdose "antidote" naloxone (Narcan). Doctors may prescribe naloxone to anyone in a position to assist a person at risk of opioid overdose, and to first responders, harm reduction organizations, and pain management clinics. Pharmacists are permitted to dispense naloxone. Doctors, pharmacists, and people administering naloxone are immune from criminal, civil, and professional liability as long as they act in good faith and in compliance with the applicable standard of care. Timely administration of naloxone typically reverses respiratory depression from heroin and opioids like hydrocodone, oxycodone, methadone, fentanyl, and other opiates and opioids. Victims of opioid overdoses who receive naloxone in time are less likely to die or suffer long-term brain and tissue damage. Inspired by the lives that have already been saved since the passage of the law, Georgia Overdose Prevention is now focused on education, implementation, and development of resources for Georgia's 911 Medical Amnesty Law. Ultimately, our goal is to save lives.

09/22/2026
09/20/2026

This Recovery Month, Skyland Trail staff came together to learn how to administer naloxone and support overdose prevention in our community.

In partnership with Georgia 911 Good Samaritan Law, our team also helped assemble 1,500 naloxone kits in just one hour!

Recovery is strengthened by knowledge, connection, and community. We’re proud to take part in efforts that help save lives and support individuals and families on the path to recovery.

09/20/2026
Virtual Training Today || Mon Sept 14th | 10AMhttps://us06web.zoom.us/.../register/8wJhMTmhRPaTqzjxpvw1uw
09/14/2026

Virtual Training Today || Mon Sept 14th | 10AM
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We have added additional virtual trainings, including an evening training and one on Overdose Awareness Day - Aug 31st.
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Mon August 10 | 12PM
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Monday, August 17 | 10:00AM
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Mon Aug 31 | 12PM Noon - Overdose Awareness Day
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Thurs Sept 10th | 6PM Evening Class
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Mon Sept 14th | 10AM
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Thurs Oct 8th | 10AM
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09/10/2026

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We are so grateful to Carroll County Drug Court and Lisa! 50 new people in Carroll County are ready to respond to an ov...
09/10/2026

We are so grateful to Carroll County Drug Court and Lisa! 50 new people in Carroll County are ready to respond to an overdose emergency!

Virtual Class Thurs Sept 10th | 6PM Evening ClassRegister below. All Welcome. https://us06web.zoom.us/.../register/RDCv...
09/09/2026

Virtual Class Thurs Sept 10th | 6PM Evening Class

Register below. All Welcome.
https://us06web.zoom.us/.../register/RDCvCSA2Tgqjq_Fx7P39Hg

We have added additional virtual trainings, including an evening training and one on Overdose Awareness Day - Aug 31st.
PLEASE SHARE
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Next Virtual Trainings

Mon August 10 | 12PM
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/-K1TBBAySlOKNCamF98GCw

Monday, August 17 | 10:00AM
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/KwfFNRd9QRC9M-Y_KX

Mon Aug 31 | 12PM Noon - Overdose Awareness Day
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/JKw0B2MJTlK5etjfMdZ7Bw

Thurs Sept 10th | 6PM Evening Class
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/RDCvCSA2Tgqjq_Fx7P39Hg

Mon Sept 14th | 10AM
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/8wJhMTmhRPaTqzjxpvw1uw

Thurs Oct 8th | 10AM
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/YcHr9dIESWWn7EW_jxaYSQ

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Thanks to our volunteers for covering the Georgia Bus Tour Celebration Stops and teaching people how to protect their co...
09/09/2026

Thanks to our volunteers for covering the Georgia Bus Tour Celebration Stops and teaching people how to protect their communities.

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