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Georgia Offers Free Naloxone to Combat Opioid Crisis

4/11/2025

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In Georgia, naloxone (Narcan) is now offered for free, a crucial step in the fight against the devastating opioid crisis that claimed over 97,000 lives in 2024. With fentanyl linked to 70% of these tragedies, the availability of testing kits aims to prevent further overdoses. However, many remain unaware of these life-saving resources.

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Story summary

In Georgia, naloxone (Narcan) is now offered for free, a crucial step in the fight against the devastating opioid crisis that claimed over 97,000 lives in 2024. With fentanyl linked to 70% of these tragedies, the availability of testing kits aims to prevent further overdoses. However, many remain unaware of these life-saving resources.