Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Texas' first state-funded naloxone vending machine begins operating in Denton
Summary
A state-funded naloxone vending machine began operating outside Rubber Gloves on Sycamore Street in Denton, offering free 24/7 access to nasal naloxone. Organizers cited a recent local overdose and said the machine is one of 112 being installed statewide.
The first state-funded naloxone vending machine in Texas began operating outside Rubber Gloves on Sycamore Street in Denton, offering free, 24-hour access to a nasal spray that can temporarily reverse opioid overdoses.
Speakers at the unveiling said the machine is intended as a community "lifeline." "We're just so excited to have this lifeline for our community here," said Speaker 2, adding that the naloxone is free, available "247," and expected to "have a huge impact on our community." The event drew representatives from local businesses and bartenders…
Already have an account? Log in
Subscribe to keep reading
Unlock the rest of this article — and every article on Citizen Portal.
- Unlimited articles
- AI-powered breakdowns of topics, speakers, decisions, and budgets
- Instant alerts when your location has a new meeting
- Follow topics and more locations
- 1,000 AI Insights / month, plus AI Chat
