In Port Jefferson, Long Island, local businesses are now keeping Narcan, an anti-overdose medication, readily accessible to prepare for potential overdose emergencies. Following a Chamber of Commerce meeting led by activist Carole Trottere, who lost her son to fentanyl, the initiative aims to make Narcan available in public spaces to reduce the stigma of substance use disorder. With opioid overdoses being a leading cause of death for young Americans, this proactive measure, supported by local councils, seeks to ensure life-saving resources are within reach in every business.
"If this saves even one life, then it was worth it."
"In addition to Narcan's life-saving properties, I think having the boxes in stores where the public can see them goes a long way in reducing the stigma of substance use disorder."
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