People being released from two Denver jails will receive harm reduction kits containing Narcan, fentanyl testing strips and other resources for addiction treatment beginning Monday in an attempt to stave off post-release overdoses.
In addition to the dose of Narcan and fentanyl testing strips, people leaving the Downtown Detention Center will also get information on in- and outpatient medication assisted treatment resources and on how to replace their Narcan.
The city says the program will be a 90-day pilot program that will be reviewed after the first 30 days to determine whether or not it is sustainable. “The implementation of this program is a reflection of the immediate need there is to save lives because of the fentanyl crisis our nation is experiencing,” Sheriff Elias Diggins said in a statement. “Individuals who leave our custody are at risk for overdose, offering them a hard reduction release bag may save their life or someone they know.
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