The Whitman Recovery Community Center has installed a naloxone dispenser at its location on 226 E. Main Street in Pullman, providing access to naloxone, a medication that can reverse opioid overdoses.

Naloxone, commonly known by its brand name Narcan, works by blocking the effects of opioids on the brain and can restore normal breathing within minutes. The medication is available to the public at no cost through the WRCC.

Additionally, the center plans to place more naloxone distribution boxes at various locations throughout Whitman County. These boxes will be rotated periodically, ensuring that the medication remains accessible to anyone in need.

WRCC also offers a supportive environment for individuals dealing with substance use, alcoholism, and mental health issues, providing services such as peer coaching, support groups, and programs like Recovery Dharma and Recovery Yoga.

For further details, visit whitmanrecoverycommunity.org.