New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu and other state officials issued a warning Friday after a recent increase in fatal drug overdoses in Manchester and Nashua.
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New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu and other state officials issued a warning Friday after a recent increase in fatal drug overdoses in the state. The warning comes as more overdoses have been reported in Manchester and Nashua in particular as a result of fentanyl being mixed with other drugs, including cocaine, methamphetamine and marijuana, officials said.
“Fentanyl is deadly and is being mixed with other drugs across the state,” Sununu said in a statement. “We urge the public remain aware, vigilant, and cautious – it is an all hands on deck effort to raise awareness for this deadly and concerning trend. We will continue to target our resources at the state level to provide impactful and effective treatment, prevention, and recovery services to those who need them.
Officials said the overdoses are primarily due to readily available access to cheap, potent fentanyl, which is being mixed with other substances. Fentanyl is about 50 times more powerful than heroin, with just two milligrams representing a potentially deadly dose.