I’ve seen a lot of unique things in vending machines including underwear, action figures, and iPhones, but what about drugs that combat the opioid crisis? According to a recent Vancouver Sun article, the Canadian city is now home to a biometric opioid vending machine. The 800 lb machine scans the vein pattern in a registered opioid user’s hand before releasing a small box with a safe dose of hydromorphone. The goal is to provide high-risk drug users a regulated and safer supply to prevent overdoses.
