Denver’s fatal fentanyl overdoses rose 16% in first half of 2023

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Denver’s fatal fentanyl overdoses rose 16% in first half of 2023
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DDPHE reported 228 overdoses in the first half of the year, including 146 that involved fentanyl — a 16% increase

Because fentanyl is so much more potent than heroin and other opioids, a small increase in consumption could cause an overdose, the department said.

So far, Denver hasn’t reported any overdoses involving the veterinary tranquilizer xylazine this year. Most people who die of overdoses with xylazine also took fentanyl or other drugs, but the drug has

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