People can pick up one dose from the library-staffed clinics while supplies last.
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“The public library and its team are probably some of the most non-judgmental people to work here in Los Angeles County,” she said. “There will be no judgment or any preconceived notions from our team. Just ask for it.”The clinics were created in response to a board motion from L.A. County Supervisor Janice Hahn. Drug overdose deaths in L.A. County have skyrocketed over the last few years. 2,741 people died of an overdose in 2021.
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