You can now get Nalxone at all Baltimore County Public Library branches.

Individuals can access Naloxone, the opioid overdose reversal medication (and generic name for Narcan), at any of the library system’s 19 branches . Each branch has a newspaper style container or wall-mounted cabinet containing doses of Naloxone.

Library managers and staff received overdose training in July. They are able to recognize overdose symptoms and administer the life-saving medication to overdose patients.

The Baltimore County Department of Health and Baltimore County Public Library announced the partnership on Wednesday.

“Ensuring that every resident can access lifesaving medication is a priority for Baltimore County,” said Baltimore County Executive Kathy Klausmeier. “Thanks to the efforts of the publ

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