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Youth presenters highlight naloxone access gaps and urge increased visibility in Lakewood
Summary
Youth council members described a youth-led naloxone 'mapping' project that found barriers including cashier unfamiliarity, obstruction, lack of signage and price variation; they recommended placing naloxone in public locations and training staff to reduce overdose deaths.
A youth presenter described a youth-led exercise to map naloxone availability at pharmacies and public sites and highlighted concrete barriers to quick access. "As here, it's around 40 to $50," the presenter said when discussing cost variability that can make naloxone inaccessible to some residents.
Presenters recommended placing naloxone near AED kits or fire extinguishers in public buildings, adding visible signage at points of sale, training staff and students on naloxone use and exploring options to place naloxone in schools, malls and other public venues. The group noted that opioid-settlement funds and CSAB processes could be sources of support for distribution and education, and they asked the board to help align those funding channels with a deployment plan.
