Shapiro launches initiative to put Narcan in courts
Narcan will soon be available in courts and judicial buildings around the state due to an initiative from the state Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs.
The initiative, announced March 20, aims to supply more than 1,200 doses of Narcan to all 67 county courthouses and 512 district magistrates in the state.
“Overdoses can happen anytime, anywhere,” said Dr. Latika Davis-Jones, DDAP secretary. “‘Narcan in Courts’ will help to expand access to naloxone by placing it in buildings within Pennsylvania’s judicial system that are open to the public.”
The Narcan will be distributed by the Administrative Office of Pennsylvania Courts. The initiative is voluntary for courts.
It’s being funded through the DDAP’s Overdose Prevention Program, which it estimates has led to more than 15,000 overdose reversals since the start of the Shapiro Administration.
“This new partnership is a prime example of how multiple branches of government — executive and judicial — can work together to help those we all serve,” Davis-Jones said. “Just like having AEDs for cardiac emergencies, having lifesaving medication on hand for overdoses can be truly lifesaving.”
