Richmond launches harm reduction vending machines to combat overdose deaths

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — The City of Richmond is taking new steps to address the ongoing opioid crisis by installing harm reduction vending machines across the city.

The machines are part of a broader initiative following the recent launch of the city’s Office of Opioid and Substance Use Response (OOSUR).

Located at Marshall Avenue and Southside Plaza, the vending machines offer 24/7 access to free resources, including Narcan, a life-saving overdose reversal medication, and fentanyl test strips…

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