University of Cincinnati harm reduction vending machine with naloxone and self-care supplies

University of Cincinnati Study Shows Overdose Deaths Decline with Vending Machines

Groundbreaking Campus Research

In Hamilton County, Ohio, the opioid crisis has taken thousands of lives. But according to a University of Cincinnati study (2022), harm reduction vending machines — operated in partnership with Caracole — were correlated with a decline in overdose deaths.

How the Program Worked

The machines provided:

  • Naloxone (Narcan) for overdose reversal

  • Safer use kits

  • Fentanyl test strips

These were free of charge and available 24/7. Researchers found that increased vending machine use aligned with a measurable downward trend in fatal overdoses in the county.

Why This Matters for Colleges

Colleges face many of the same risks as urban communities. A vending machine ensures that:

  • Students don’t wait until morning to get life-saving help.

  • Peer responders always have access to naloxone.

  • The entire campus benefits from improved safety and preparedness.

My BIO TESTS Can Replicate This Success

Our turnkey program brings the University of Cincinnati’s proven model to your campus. We:

  • Install machines in strategic locations

  • Stock them with evidence-backed supplies

  • Maintain them so they’re never empty

Join campuses leading the way in overdose prevention with My BIO TESTS.

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