Health & Fitness
New Vending Machine Dispenses Clean Needles, Narcan In Boston
"We have socks, we have gloves, we have blankets," explained Desiree Millett, Clinical Administrative Director of Recovery Services.
Updated on: September 18, 2025
Outside the NeighborHealth Center in East Boston, a new vending machine is offering far more than snacks and water.
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"We have socks, we have gloves, we have blankets," explained Desiree Millett, Clinical Administrative Director of Recovery Services. "We also have what we call 'safer use kits' for people who actively use drugs."
The machine is stocked with essential items like clean needles, fentanyl test strips, and free naloxone, also known as Narcan, the life-saving medication which quickly reverses opioid overdoses. The product is free and accessible when a user provides a zip code.
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Vending machine outside NeighborHealth Center in East Boston/CBS Boston
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