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County executive cites 50% drop in opioid deaths, announces Narcan vending machines and regional training center plan
Summary
The County Executive reported a decline in opioid-related deaths from 338 in 2021 to 161 in 2024, announced 44 Narcan vending machines across high-overdose ZIP codes, expanded no‑questions‑asked Narcan distribution (including by mail and at libraries), and introduced a proposed multijurisdictional law‑enforcement training center agreement.
The St. Louis County executive told the council on July 15 that opioid-related overdose deaths in the county fell from 338 in 2021 to 161 in 2024, describing the drop as about a 50% decline and attributing it to expanded harm‑reduction programs and targeted outreach.
The executive said county harm‑reduction efforts include free Narcan at all three county health centers, at every county library branch, mailed Narcan on request and distribution of Narcan to every person…
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