Narcan vending machine now available in Weber County, Utah’s drug overdose ‘hot spot’
A new Narcan vending machine is now available in Weber County, a county known to be a hot spot for opioid overdoses, with a significantly higher overdose death rate than other Utah counties.
This article contains discussion involving controlled substances. If you or a loved one is struggling with addiction or substance abuse, contact the Utah Crisis Line at 988 or the National Rehab Hotline at 866-210-1303. WEBER COUNTY, Utah (ABC4) — The Weber County Sheriff's Office (WCSO) is offering free Narcan kits via…
After installing a NARCAN vending machine last year, the city of Minneapolis has dispensed over 2,200 boxes of the drug, leading city officials to install another machine in May. The first vending machine was installed at Minneapolis’ Fire Station 21 in 2024 as part of a pilot program from the…
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