An effort born in Deep Ellum to save lives with second-hand vending machines is expanding, dispensing second chances with free Narcan. Last year, Anthony Delbano, the COO of ConscienceConduit.org, rolled out the first repurposed vending machine dispensing the lifesaving Narcan in Deep Ellum.

The idea of providing free Narcan to reverse and opioid overdose is not knew. Vending machines are now in a handful of sheriff's offices across Tennessee. But, a non-profit is putting them elsewhere.

The CDC reports a 24% decrease in overdose deaths, but drug overdose remains the leading cause of death for Americans aged 18 to 45. In Deep Ellum, vending machines dispensing free Narcan have saved multiple lives,