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Narcan | RedMed Boxes | The Opioid Epidemic
Naloxone (also known as Narcan) is a drug that can reverse the effects of an opioid and prevent a death by overdose. CCPHD provides free Naloxone kits and training on how to use it to individuals who visit either the Albion or Battle Creek clinics.
Naloxone kits are also available through the Southwest Michigan Chapter of FAN (Families Against Narcotics) at 269-580-8290. Naloxone also is covered by Medicaid and many other insurances and is available without a prescription at the following pharmacies listed on the MDHHS website. Always call 911 when aiding an overdose victim.
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RedMed Boxes
RedMed Boxes provide safe disposal locations across the county for disposing of unused or expired medications.
Drugs that are thrown in the trash can be retrieved by others and used outside their intended purpose, and flushing medications can potentially contaminate the water supply.
By safely disposing, you will help prevent poisoning, misuse, and overdose in your community.
Click here to find the RedMed location nearest to you!

2018
- 5-25-2018 Press Release on Fentanyl-Related Deaths
- 2018 Opioid Brief
- 2018 Calhoun County Drug and Opioid Epidemic Report
2019 -2021
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