The release from the department says there have been 12 overdose deaths in the past 28 days, an unprecedented number.
The Portage County Sheriff’s Office Drug and Violent crime Unit is issuing an alert to the extreme risk of overdose, police say.
Officials say unintentional drug overdose deaths in Portage County continues to be driven by fentanyl, usually in combination with other drugs like cocaine and methamphetamine. If a person is using narcotics and does not have Naloxone it is available at no cost for Portage County residents throughPolice want to remind people that if someone is showing signs of an overdose to call 911 immediately.
Police say overdose signs include loss of consciousness, shallow breathing, vomiting, choking sounds or a snore-like noise.
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