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If My Boyfriend Dies Will I Be Held Legally Responsible?

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Location: North East Texas

My boyfriend is going through an episode of what looks like cannabis hyperemesis syndrome, he's been violently throwing up consistently for almost 24 hours now. I called him an ambulance early this morning but he denied care, he's now throwing up blood and chunks despite not having eaten for over 24 hours. I genuinely believe he might die, he's gaunt and pale, he's black and his hands are almost white. If he dies, am I going to be held legally responsible for his death? I'm trying my best to keep him alive but oh my God I've never seen someone look like that, I've never heard someone cry out like that, I've never heard someone throw up like that. I don't know what to do. Will I be in more legal trouble if I stay with him and he dies or will it be worse if I leave and he dies?

Any advice is appreciated.

Update: he's stopped throwing up, he ate a little bit, smoked a joint, and is now convinced he's going to be fine. He's lucid enough to deny care. If he gets way worse again after the joint, he's going to the hospital no matter what.

submitted by /u/kmcaulifflower
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