More than 30 suspected overdoses occurred in Austin on Monday, with four suspected overdose deaths.
People suffering from suspected overdoses are often treated with Narcan, a medication that can reverse the effects of opioids.
At a news briefing Monday evening, ATCEMS representatives said there had been more than 30 suspected overdoses that day, including four suspected overdose deaths. At least three individuals were pronounced dead on the scene. Others were treated with Narcan, a medication that can reverse the effects of opioids, and transported to local hospitals.“Normally we have about two to three calls per day. We're now in the mid-to-high thirties for today,” said Dr.
Stedman said this spate of overdoses was likely tied to a single source or a couple of sources. Although people affected reported using different drugs, she said their symptoms shared “similar signatures.” The Austin Police Department’s Organized Crime Division Narcotics Support Unit is investigating the string of overdoses and “working to identify the potential dealer or dealers,” according to a
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