The health department reported the suspected overdose deaths occurred between May 13 and May 14 in multiple areas of Franklin County, including central and southwest areas. The most common suspected substances linked to the deaths were cocaine and fentanyl, and they also addressed concerns about cyclorphine, a synthetic opioid recently identified in Ohio.
Franklin County Public Health encourages people to use fentanyl test strips when available and seek treatment or recovery support services if needed. Franklin County Public Health is warning the community after six suspected overdose deaths were reported within a 24-hour period last week.
According to the health department, the suspected overdose deaths happened between May 13 and May 14. Officials said the number is concerning because five overdose fatalities within a single day typically prompts a community alert. Franklin County Public Health said the suspected deaths were reported across multiple areas of the county, including central and southwest Franklin County.
Health officials said suspected drug data remains limited because many illegal drugs contain complex powder mixtures or counterfeit pills, making contamination more likely and increasing uncertainty about what people are purchasing on the street. The most commonly suspected substances linked to the deaths were cocaine and fentanyl, according to Franklin County Public Health. The agency also addressed concerns about cyclorphine, a synthetic opioid recently identified in Ohio.
Franklin County Public Health said it has not received reports indicating the drug is currently widespread in the local drug supply. Franklin County Public Health is encouraging residents to carry naloxone, commonly known as Narcan, and to avoid using drugs alone. Narcan is available through risk reduction vending machines located throughout Franklin County, including at:Clinton Township Fire Department, 3820 Cleveland Avenue in ColumbusResidents can also request naloxone by mail through Franklin County Public Health’s website.
The health department said community members should know the signs of an overdose, including chest and stomach pain, changes in heart rate, rapid breathing, increased body temperature, nausea, vomiting, twitching and convulsions. The agency also encourages people to use fentanyl test strips when available and seek treatment or recovery support services if needed. A judge on Thursday dismissed child neglect charges against a former Newport News, Va. , elementary school assistant principal after a 6-year-old shot a teacher.
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