Preventing the harm of drugs and alcohol in North Carolina.
We believe that a North Carolina free from alcohol and other drug harms will be a North Carolina that is safer for us all.
Community Impact NC is proud to present
Good Samaritan Laws & Lessons to Inform North Carolina’s Policy
Community Impact NC has worked with the Center for U.S. Policy to compile a policy analysis document identifying gaps in protection for persons experiencing an overdose or calling to report an overdose under NC’s current Good Samaritan Law (GSL). Additionally, weaknesses in protection for law enforcement, including ambiguity of law, were determined unacceptable in the current law. This analysis also examines three other States’ GSL provisions in an effort to provide a comprehensive perspective of other state policy.
Promptly responding to suspected drug or alcohol overdoses can save lives. However, some individuals may be reluctant to call for help out of fear of being arrested or charged for drug possession or other crimes.
Check out the Division of Coalition Support
A North Carolina wide initiative supporting communities to reduce and prevent the harms of alcohol and other drugs.
Learn more about Connecting the Continuum services being offered at Community Impact NC. We want to support you in connecting primary prevention efforts and recovery support services.
Strong community
Building local community capacity to reduce alcohol and other drug harms.
Public awareness
Increasing population level awareness of healthy alcohol and other drug behavior.
Advocacy
Influencing policy, regulation and funding decisions through a strategic advocacy agenda.
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