NKY Health Department distributes free naloxone due to overdose warning

The Northern Kentucky Health Department is distributing free naloxone spray and other harm reduction supplies and offering free training on Friday, July 5 from 2-4 p.m. in response to the recent overdose alert issued in Boone County.

The warning was issued earlier this week after 17 non-fatal overdoses were reported between June 25 and July 2, an unusually high number, according to the health department.

The distribution and training event will take place on Dream Street in Florence. Health department teams will be working from one of their mobile units, pictured here across from the Super 8 Motel. People should look for the vans.

The health department’s interactive map shows locations where naloxone and other harm reduction medications are regularly distributed.

If you or someone you know needs help with substance abuse, you can click here to find available treatment and recovery options in Kentucky. You can also call the Overdose Prevention Hotline at 877-696-1996.

WCPO’s Molly Schramm contributed to this report.

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