Many drug overdose fatalities occur because peers delay or forego calling 911 or Security Services for fear of prosecution. Researcher have identified this as a barrier to the ideal first response of calling emergency services.
Washington's Good Samaritan Law (RCW 69.50.315) provides some protection for a rescuer/bystander when calling 911 or Security Services to save a life, even if drugs or alcohol are at the scene, and/or the rescuer/bystander has been using drugs and alcohol.
This information is provided by the Washington Department of Health and Stop Overdose.