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While the number of adolescents who overdose on opioids each year in Maine is relatively low, experts argue the introduction of naloxone in school buildings is an important step, especially since students aren’t the only ones accessing school property.

Districts in Cumberland and North Yarmouth will stock opioid overdose drug narcan alongside first aid kits and portable defibrillators in schools.

Naloxone, also known as Narcan, is becoming widely available for use during emergency situations.