Officials were alarmed when 23 emergency calls involving suspected overdose cases were received in the county in under 24 hours.
Tag: fentanyl overdoses
Unfounded Fears Linger About Accidental Exposure to Fentanyl
Lawmakers have introduced a new bill that perpetuates fears about fentanyl that many physicians consider unfounded.
Heroin Is Being Replaced With Fentanyl Across East Coast, Midwest
The surge of fentanyl availability in these parts of the country is putting long-time heroin users at risk for overdose.
Clark Gable III Died from Accidental Fentanyl, Oxycodone Overdose
The grandson of Hollywood legend Clark Gable was found unresponsive in his home on February 22.
Naloxone-Based Antidote For Fentanyl, Synthetic Opioids Is In Development
The naloxone-based antidote has already shown promise in tests involving animal subjects.
Obama Administration Failed To Act On Fentanyl Crisis
Health experts reportedly urged the administration to declare a public health emergency during the drug’s rise in 2016.