The Medical Amnesty Initiative

Important work being done by the students

https://www.dailyemerald.com/news/be-aware-new-student-group-working-to-breaking-the-bystander/article_4b857b92-1bce-11ea-ad91-b70c2c700ca1.html

Be Aware: new student group working to breaking the bystander effect A new club, Be Aware Save A Life, is working to prevent student injuries or deaths at parties. And they're doing it in a way that no other club is

#41 has been signed and goes in to effect on July 1st! Florida's bi-partisan Medical Amnesty bill joins 40 other states to enact this crucial and life-saving policy! Big thanks to Senator Jeff Brandes and State Representative David Silvers for coming together to champion this for Florida!

Under new Florida law, underage drinkers won't get punished after calling 911 for help Beginning July 1, people drinking under the age of 21 will not face legal consequences if they seek medical help for someone in danger.

So proud of the great work WITH US National Network is doing to honor Carson's memory and we're excited to have co-sponsored Day 5 of !

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Day 5: 10 Signs They’re Too Drunk

Alcohol misuse can have lethal consequences. If someone is experiencing an alcohol overdose, don’t leave them to sleep it off - put them on their side, call for help, and stay with them.

Know these signs of alcohol poisoning - even one can be fatal:

1. Mental Confusion
2. Unresponsiveness
3. Snoring/Gasping for Air
4. Throwing Up
5. Hypothermia
6. Erratic Breathing
7. Loss of Consciousness
8. Paleness/Blueness of Skin
9. Slurred Speech
10. Problems with Coordination

: Don't let fear of trouble keep you from calling for help. We challenge you to get to know your state, campus, and organization’s laws and policies around medical amnesty.

Download our Medical Amnesty Resource for links to your state law and campus policy. Don't have one? This resource also provides templates for Advocacy Letters and Petitions to encourage your state, campus, and organizational leaders to implement one (www. withus.org/upstander-toolbox)

Thank you to our Prevention Partners and co-sponsors of today's : The Medical Amnesty Initiative and the Association of Fraternal Leadership & Values who both are doing great work advocating and raising awareness for Medical Amnesty/Good Samaritan Laws and Policies.

Visit MedicalAmnesty.org for more information.




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