Do you think calling or getting someone medical help for a drug or alcohol overdose should exempt the caller from any type of prosecution?

Do you think calling or getting someone medical help for a drug or alcohol overdose should exempt the caller from any type of prosecution?
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Yes. Otherwise people will call for help less often, and more people will die from overdoses.
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