Vending Machines Part of State's Opioid Overdose Prevention Plan
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July 18, 2024
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8 min
Cierra Coon's remarkable survival from multiple opioid overdoses led to her becoming a recovery coach and addiction counselor. Her concerns about the accessibility and cost of naloxone in rural areas brought attention to the opioid crisis. Montana's proposal to install vending machines for naloxone and fentanyl testing strips aims to tackle the soaring opioid-related death rates, particularly among Native Americans. The approach, widely adopted in other states, points to the growing need for innovative harm reduction strategies.
1. Cierra Coon survived multiple opioid overdoses and is now a recovery coach and addiction counselor. 2. Naloxone accessibility and cost in rural areas are significant concerns. 3. Montana's plan to install vending machines for naloxone and fentanyl testing strips aims to address the soaring opioid-related death rates. 4. Naloxone has emerged as a valuable tool in combating opioid overdoses. 5. The proposal reflects the growing need for innovative harm reduction strategies to tackle opioid crisis.
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