Hard work and perseverance has paid off for Sheila Holloway and the Putnam County Recovery Coalition. Due to their diligence, Greencastle is getting two NaloxBoxes. One will be located in Robe-Ann Park while the other will be at the Putnam County Public Library.

Holloway also stated a third would be going to Cloverdale.

Naloxone, also referred to as Narcan, is a medication that can reverse an overdose by opioids and even prescription medications. It works by blocking the toxic effects of the overdose when given to a person showing signs of overdosing. In many cases, it is the difference between life and death.

Sheila Holloway explained Naloxone has even been reported to save the life of pets when they have ingested the prescription medications of their owners.

The boxes are provided at no cost to the host and each unit will contain six to eight doses of naloxone, instructions for use, and treatment referral cards. Holloway will be in charge of refilling the stations.

This is just one of the many steps Sheila Holloway and the Putnam County Recovery Coalition are taking towards the growing addiction epidemic.

Holloway also mentioned events open to the public. February 16 at 6:00 PM at the Putnam County Public Library will be a panel of speakers, Faces of Hope. This is a free event for those who need educated on substance abuse or have questions about addiction. Panelists include Anjali Cohen, Lynn Dunning, Eric Rippy, Joshua Query, and Dylan Lindsey.

February 21 at 6:00 PM at Area 30, is Narcan Training. This free event, open to the public, will teach attendees what to look for in a potential overdose situation. They will also be handing out Narcan while supplies last.

As Holloway stated, Narcan should be in every home just like a fire extinguisher.