Task force credits Narcan distribution with statewide decline in overdose deaths; town giving out free Narcan
Aug 27, 2026
Aug 27, 2026
A task force member said overdose deaths across the state have declined and attributed part of that drop to wider Narcan distribution; the member noted the town has been distributing free Narcan for some time.
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A meeting participant asked whether overdose deaths or overdoses have changed since the task force began work. A task force member responded that, "across the state, we have absolutely seen the number of overdose deaths going down," and attributed part of the decline to expanded Narcan availability.
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