The heat is on: County warns about opioid use in extreme temps

Edward 'Eddie' Celaya is a Multimedia Journalist here at KGUN9.

TUCSON, Ariz. — With the summer heat officially here, Pima County is getting the word out about how deadly the elements can be when combined with opioids, particularly fentanyl.

Data released by the county reveals a staggering rise in overdose deaths among seniors, jumping from 32 in 2017 to 103 in 2023. “The last statistic I saw was 6 out of every 10 pills contain a potentially lethal dose,” Person said. “If you’re really intoxicated, you may not even know that your body is starting to overheat, and may not need to seek help or even drink water because you’re just not with it.”

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