A vending machine with Narcan, drug test strips and hygiene kits is located in Milford at 769 East Masten Circle.
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The vending machines consist of narcan, drug test strips and hygiene kits. They've been placed at different location across Delmarva for months.
The vending machines are free of charge and many can look forward to new additions to the inventory in the future.
Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings has announced a multistate settlement with Amneal Pharmaceuticals over its involvement in the opioid crisis, alleging the company's failure to monitor and report suspicious orders. The settlement includes $92.5 million in cash over ten years and $180 million of naloxone nasal spray.
SUSSEX COUNTY, Del.- The number of suspected overdose cases in Sussex County has now risen to over seventy.
Officials from the Department of Health and Social Services and Beebe Healthcare shared that at least 11 people have been placed on ventilators and over 30 people have been treated in the past week due to a spike in "unusual" and severe overdoses.
Officials say one person has died and more than 50 overdoses have been reported in Sussex County since April 26, an increase that has sparked concern among law enforcement and health professionals. Patients have exhibited seizures and been intubated, as recent overdoses have been more resistant to Narcan.
Worcester Goes Purple (WGP) and Ocean City work together to introduce Narcan distribution cabinets across the town.
According to data from the Delaware Division of Forensic Science, there were 527 accidental drug overdose deaths in 2023, representing a 1.8% decrease compared to 2022.
Beebe Healthcare is set to host its Spring Wellness Open House at the Rehoboth Beach Specialty Surgical Hospital. Included events for community members are tours and Narcan training.