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Dr. Carlos Tirado

Psychiatrist; president, Texas Chapter of the American Society of Addiction Medicine

Dr. Carlos Tirado is a psychiatrist and addiction medicine specialist practicing in Austin. He is president of the Texas Chapter of the American Society of Addiction Medicine.

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Texas misses chance to prevent overdose deaths

Individuals who suffer accidental opioid overdoses are more likely to receive lifesaving intervention from a fellow drug user. But Texas' lack of Good Samaritan laws means the people in the best position to save lives still face the threat of prison sentences in exchange for their good deeds.