There’s a growing bipartisan push to make Narcan—a nasal spray proven to reverse opioid overdoses—available not only to first responders, but to as many ordinary citizens as possible. Here’s a look at more cities making the overdose reversing medication available at novel locations:
- The City of Detroit announced last week that the city’s Health Department “is partnering with local gas stations to ensure Narcan kits are on hand to help save lives.”
- Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson announced the city Department of Public Health’s launch of multiple new Narcan vending machines placed in high traffic areas at two city libraries, a bus station, and a community center.
- For Fox13 in Tampa Bay, Florida, Mark Wilson reports on a new effort by a local recovery center to stock Narcan in multiple Tampa area bars, clubs, and restaurants, as well as provide training for staff on administering the life-saving medication.
- For Inside Higher Ed, Johanna Alonso reports on the colleges installing narcan vending machines on their campuses, including Oakland University in Michigan, Cameron University in Oklahoma, and Santa Clara University in California.