overdose deaths
Reports are saying county morgues are almost full and running out of space due the rise of fentanyl overdoses. The NY Post shows there were about 63,000 deaths related to fentanyl overdoses and making it difficult for Corners offices across the country to store bodies. Some corner offices had to increase their budget to keep up […]
Researchers sat that they found an increased number of children under the age 5 accidentally poisoned by melatonin. Researchers believe the rising numbers are due to adults having trouble sleeping and children are able to get easier access to the drug. Click Here To Read More. Source: ky3.com
With 238 overdose deaths in Monroe County in 2020, and data showing deaths are up so far this year. Narcan boxes are strategically placed around Monroe County to fight the problem. Gates to Recovery encourages any business owner in the city to get a Narcan box, especially if they are in a high-impact neighborhood. Two local […]
Tuesday, the Monroe County Sheriff’s office sent a warning to the community after 7 overdose deaths in 48 hours. Rochester First reported: “’The Monroe County Heroin Task Force, n collaboration with [Monroe County District Attorney] Sandra Doorley, and our partners fighting the opioid epidemic, are putting the community on warning,’ the sheriff’s office account tweeted Tuesday […]
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