Opinion: San Diego County putting Narcan in vending machines is smart. But it can do even more. [Opinion]
This is a great idea, but the details raise questions about how big an impact it may have. To get a pin code providing access to the naloxone, people must first register anonymously and complete online training, per state regulations.
This may make sense to prevent doses from being stolen, but it is likely to seem too onerous and risky for many users who don’t trust privacy promises. County officials recognize this and say that the machines are meant to help users prepare for possible overdoses, not to respond to them. They note the machines are “one of many access points” to naloxone.
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