Anne Arundel Co. installs vending machines stocked with naloxone.

The Baltimore Banner thanks its sponsors. Become one. The Anne Arundel County Health Department held a news conference Monday to promote seven vending machines it has installed throughout the country that offer naloxone, a medication used to reverse opioid overdoses. The vending machines, purchased with grant funds, allow people to acquire the medication at no cost and without having to interact with anyone. The machines operate using the honor system, said Dr. Tonii Gedin, the county’s health officer. However, there is a delay on the machine if too many items...