Naloxone seems like a great step in right direction for helping to save the lives of many addicts.  However, it seems like a poor use of the grant money, imo.  Its a purely reactively way to prevent addiction, but for the long term prevention of addiction there may be better options for spending our federal dollars.  

If the state would have injected some that money into strengthening operating detox and rehab facilities, as well as funding for new ones that are capable of treating opiod addiction, I believe even more lives could have been saved over time.

Being an addict is not an easy disease to live with.  It destroys marriages, families, and lives.  If you are an addict, you are not alone.  It's tough to give in and make the decision to get help, but it may save your life.  Seek out a local detox facility like the one mentioned in this article, or, if possible travel down to the lower 48.  Leaving the state help was a plud in my own willingness to get help.  Best wishes to all.