Sheriff’s Office in North Carolina Installs Narcan Vending Machine, Sheriff Says Schools Are Next
The Mecklenburg County Sheriff’s Office has installed a Narcan vending machine inside of its Detention Center’s lobby.
The new Narcan vending machine is currently siting next to a Coca-Cola machine and will be available to the general public 24/7.
Narcan is a life saving drug that is capable of reversing an opioid overdose when its used properly.
During a recent news conference Mecklenburg County Sheriff Garry McFadden touted the new vending machine and stated, “How about we give out Narcan instead of turkeys this year.”
Mecklenburg County Sheriff’s Office unveils new Narcan vending machine aimed at reducing overdose deaths https://t.co/mLf4D5q1ZO
— WCNC Charlotte (@wcnc) November 22, 2023
Per WSOC-TV:
The Mecklenburg County Sheriff’s Office is making a life-saving medicine available for free,
