The vending machines consist of narcan, drug test strips and hygiene kits. They've been placed at different location across Delmarva for months.
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Attorney General Kathy Jennings and Lieutenant Governor Bethany Hall-Long announced a new plan to better use Delaware's opioid settlement funds during the Prescription Opioid Settlement Distribution Commission's October meeting.
SUN Behavioral Health held a butterfly release event to honor individuals lost to overdose and support those in recovery.
The Maryland State Police will participate in the 27th National Drug Take Back Day, offering a safe, anonymous way for locals to dispose of unwanted prescription drugs at any of the 23 state police barracks. In April’s event, more than 10,500 pounds of drugs were collected statewide, contributing to the removal of nearly 31,000 pounds since 2014.
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.
From construction delays to transportation updates, and a scary spike in overdoses here on Delmarva, a lot has happened in the past week, here is your Week In Review.
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.