Vending machines are the latest harm reduction strategy in Massachusetts

The Massachusetts Department of Public Health purchased 14 vending machines stocked with items like condoms, clean needles and syringes, and the overdose-reserving drug Naloxone. The machines are part of what public health officials call a "harm reduction" approach.

WBUR's Martha Bebinger joins Radio Boston to tell us about the first fully operating machine in North Adams. Commissioner of Public Health for the city of Boston, Dr. Bisola Ojikutu talks about her plans for the four machines that will be implemented in Boston.