Don’t be too cool to save a life, prevent an overdose, grab a Narcan. You never know when your help will be needed. With the rise of opioid addiction and laced drugs, you may be concerned about a loved one and feel helpless in the situation. However, there is help available. Free harm reduction supplies, including Narcan, are available in vending machines throughout Milwaukee County. You can find more information and locations here.
Last year, there were more than 5,000 overdoses and 400 deaths in Milwaukee County, according to the Office of Emergency Management. And because someone was nearby and had Narcan, more than 1,000 of those individuals who overdosed survived.
