Rhode Island uses public health vending machines to dispense naloxone and combat opioid abuse
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Natalie McGill
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Rhode Island public health workers are using vending machines to combat opioid abuse by dispensing free, life-saving items like naloxone (which reverses opioid overdoses) 24/7. The machines, placed through partnerships with groups like AIDS Care O, complement existing healthcare services and provide accessible harm reduction tools to communities across the state.
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bskyRhode Island uses public health vending machines to dispense naloxone and combat opioid abusethenationshealth.orgKey quotes
· 2 pulledThe main advantage of these vending machines is that they're available and accessible 24/7. They're really being used to complement existing services.
Vending machines have long been used to offer refreshments and serve people on the go. But for Rhode Island public health workers tackling opioid abuse, the technology is helping to save lives.
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