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L.A. County libraries could soon supply naloxone for reversing overdoses

Por: Los Angeles Times Nation October 19, 2022

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Los Angeles County libraries could supply the overdose reversal drug naloxone and teach librarians how to administer the lifesaving medication under a proposal unanimously approved Tuesday by the Board of Supervisors. Along with supplying and administering doses of naloxone, often sold as a nasal spray under the brand name Narcan, the motion also directs county health officials to explore making public libraries distribution sites where... + full article



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