Missouri uses vending machines in fight against overdose deaths
(Missouri News Service/Public News Service) -- Vending machines usually bring to mind snacks, but in communities across Missouri, some are now stocked with something far more urgent. Narcan, often referred to as the “Lazarus drug” for its ability to reverse opioid overdoses, is being made available through vending-style machines and porch boxes as part of a broader push to save lives. State data show more than 1,400 Missourians died from drug overdoses last year, with nearly two-thirds involving opioids. Public health officials […]
