MIDLAND, Mich. (Michigan News Source) – The Midland County Department of Public Health (MCDPH) has sounded the alarm regarding six overdose deaths in 11 days.
MCDPH officials said Dr. William Morrone, the medical examiner for Arenac, Bay, Iosco, Midland, and Tuscola counties, said the trend of deaths is unusual and wants to alert the region of the danger. The MCDPH reports Morrone told them, “There is a really bad batch of fentanyl and we need to warn the public and first responders.”
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Midland County health officials said immediate action steps include:
- Seek treatment.
- Keep Narcan (naloxone) readily available.
- Administer Narcan when a suspected overdose is occurring, and call 911.
- Do not use drugs alone.
- Use fentanyl test strips.
- Avoid mixing drugs.
- Seek treatment.
In addition, MCDPH said the risk of a fatal overdose remains ongoing for people who use stimulant drugs like cocaine or meth, as well as depressant drugs such as fentanyl or other opioids.
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