The free doses of naloxone are available and do not require proof of identification, insurance or payment.
Those receiving the doses need to complete watching a brief video training of how to administer the medication, and the video will be available on site. The doses are limited to one per customer while supplies last.Los Angeles County Supervisor Janice Hahn presented the motion to develop the free clinics and it was unanimously approved in October. Naloxone is an antidote to fentanyl poisoning and opioid overdose.
Barbara Ferrer, the director of the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health, said the fentanyl crisis is impacting communities and leading to tragic deaths.
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