Tag: Lifeline Law

How YOU can be prepared for drug and alcohol emergencies

On Oct. 13, local first responders received a call from an individual located at River Crossing Campus Housing. According to the individual, a non-resident was in distress in one of the apartments. A paramedic who responded to the scene indicated that they were searching for someone having a medical issue related to drug or alcohol use.

IUSB police, health officials speak out on Indiana Lifeline Law

By MANDI STEFFEY, Staff Writer
And
CECELIA ROEDER, Design Editor

Indiana lawmakers passed a law in 2012 that could potentially save the lives of college-aged students. This law, known as the Indiana Lifeline Law, was put in place as a resource for people under the age of 21 to seek medical attention involving any alcohol consumption-related emergency while receiving immunity from arrest and/or prosecution…