Michigan’s Department of Health and Human Services announced Thursday it will make free naloxone kits available to the public to combat drug overdoses.
Naloxone, also known as Narcan, is a lifesaving medication used to reverse opioid overdoses. Dr. Natasha Bagdasarian said the medication has been used to save thousands of lives in Michigan and has helped drive down overdose-related deaths by 35% since 2023.
The state expects to receive more than $1.8 million in addition to existing funding that supports addiction prevention, treatment, recovery and harm reduction through a court settlement related to the opioid crisis.
Residents throughout Michigan can pick up free naloxone from county MDHHS offices. In the western Upper Peninsula, four offices serve the region: the Baraga-Houghton-Keweenaw office in Houghton, and offices in Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon counties.
Those interested in receiving a free naloxone kit from MDHHS can find more details online.
Free naloxone kits can also be obtained at:
- Via mail order.
For more information about SUD resources, visit Michigan.gov/SUD.
