The Grayson County Health Department (GCHD) has released the locations of two additional free naloxone dispensary locations in Grayson County.
“In 2024, Grayson County ranked in the top 10 list of Kentucky counties with the highest non-fatal drug-related overdose visits to emergency rooms. This data validates the need for harm reduction in our local communities,” the GCHD says on its website.
Naloxone, sold under the brand name Narcan, is used to reverse opioid overdoses as the drug counteracts life-threatening depression of the central nervous and respiratory systems, allowing an opioid overdose victim to breathe normally.
Naloxone is a nonscheduled (non-addictive), prescription medication. It only works if a person has opioids in their system, as the medication has no effect if opioids are not present.
“Although traditionally administered by emergency response personnel, naloxone can be administered by minimally trained laypeople, which makes it ideal for treating overdose in people who have been prescribed opioid pain medication and in people who use heroin and other opioids,” according to the National Harm Reduction Coalition.
Learn how to administer naloxone in this Overdose Naloxone Rescue Training. Naloxone has no potential for abuse. It is a temporary drug that wears off in 20-90 minutes.
Free naloxone dispensaries in Grayson Co.
The new locations are:
- Grayson County Public Library: 163 Carroll Gibson Boulevard in Leitchfield (Not a 24-hour location)
- Probation and Parole Office: 498-5 South Main Street in Leitchfield (Not a 24-hour location)
Previously installed naloxone dispensary locations:
- Grayson County Health Department Clinic Lobby: 124 East White Oak Street in Leitchfield (Not a 24-hour location)
- Owensboro Health Big Clifty Clinic Lobby: 9847 Elizabethtown Road in Big Clifty (Not a 24-hour location)
- Owensboro Health Caneyville Clinic Lobby: 301 Sunset Drive in Caneyville (Not a 24-hour location)
- Owensboro Health Twin Lakes ER Lobby: 910 Wallace Avenue in Leitchfield (Open 24 hours)
- AIM Wellness: 306 Marion Street in Leitchfield (Not a 24-hour location)
- Fuller Life Counseling: 720 W Main Street in Clarkson (Not a 24-hour location)
“Narcan stations are stocked to the best of our ability. However, we cannot guarantee that each site will have Narcan in stock. Do not wait! Dial 911 for all medical emergencies,” the GCHD said.
The GCHD offers harm reduction community-based prevention programs that provide a range of services, including linkage to substance use disorder treatment, vaccination, testing, and linkage to care, social services, and treatment for infectious diseases. Click here to visit their website.
The GCHD is supported in placing free naloxone dispensaries by GC Safe — Substance Abuse Focused Education.
(Photo: Naloxone dispensary in Grayson Co., courtesy of the Grayson Co. Health Dept.)
By Ken Howlett, News Director
Contact Ken at ken@k105.com
