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Maryland county deploys 24/7 naloxone vending machines
July 1, 2026
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ClaudeThe Howard County Health Department in Maryland has installed two outdoor vending machines that provide free, 24/7 access to naloxone and other overdose-prevention supplies without requiring users to interact with staff, according to a WCBM News report.
In addition to two-dose naloxone kits, the machines dispense condoms, drug test strips for fentanyl, xylazine, barbiturates and medetomidine, along with QR codes linking users to naloxone training and treatment resources.
Howard County recorded 13 opioid-related deaths between June 2025 and May 2026, according to the Maryland Department of Health, while the Howard County Department of Fire and Rescue Services administered naloxone to 163 people during the same period. Officials said expanding public access to naloxone is a proven strategy for reducing overdose deaths and connecting individuals with treatment services.
The vending machines are located at the Grassroots Day Resource Center in Jessup and the Howard County Health Department in Columbia. Their locations were selected using overdose risk data and community input to maximize accessibility in high-need areas. The project was funded through the Howard County Opioid Restitution Fund, and while all supplies are free, users are asked to provide basic demographic information for program tracking.
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