LANSING, Mich. (WXYZ) — The state of Michigan and the Department of health and human services are partnering with Michigan Celebrate Recovery Walk and Rally to give away 50,000 free naloxone kits at pharmacies across Michigan.
Residents can pick up a kit at one of the more than 1,000 pharmacies in Michigan at no cost, with no need for a prescription, insurance or identification. Find a pharmacy near you here.
The MDHHS bought 55,008 kits of NARCAN Nasal Spray, with nearly 52,000 shipped to pharmacies across Michigan. The remaining 3,000 kits will be distributed at the Michigan Celebrate Recovery Walk and Rally Saturday morning on Belle Isle.
“This is a great day for people across the state who need access to a safe recovery,” Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer said in a release. “It’s on all of us to ensure every Michigander struggling with addiction has the treatment they need to lead safe, healthy lives. I’m excited for this partnership and ready to work with everyone who wants to help us continue to build a stronger Michigan.”
“Naloxone is safe to use and can save the life of someone experiencing an opioid overdose,” said Dr. Joneigh Khaldun, MDHHS chief medical executive and chief deputy for health, who is leading the Opioid Task Force. “We want all friends and family members of those who may struggle with an opioid use disorder to get naloxone and be equipped to save a life.”
In 2017, there were 2,053 opioid overdose deaths in the state.
For more information on the state's fight to combat the opioid epidemic, visit Michigan.gov/opioids
