On our way to Pittsburgh, we stopped at the Ohio Rest Area just east of Columbus and found the odd-looking vending machine you see below. It turned out to dispense Naloxone (aka, Narcan), a nasal spray that can block the deadly effects of opioids and save a person's life. The sign on the machine said to push a selection to view the price, and out of curiosity, I did. It dispensed the package immediately, so the price is zero. It appears two other people were equally curious, as we found three packages had been dispensed.
This started back in 2023, and 130 boxes with Naloxone have been installed at 65 rest areas statewide. Naloxone can also be ordered online and delivered to their home. More details can be found at the link below.
