The SPIKE Auto Text Program issues an alert after three overdoses have occurred within 24 hours in a given county. Anyone can sign up for program by texting SPIKE to (855) 963-5669.
Maine activated a new text alert system for the first time last week after three drug overdoses were reported in Portland. The SPIKE Auto Text Program issues an alert after three overdoses have occurred within 24 hours in a given county.
Sybil Mazerolle of the state Office of Behavioral Health said on Maine Calling Maine Calling Monday that the goal is to alert the public about a potentially lethal batch of drugs in a community and to connect them to resources for help.
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Police departments get new tool to reduce overdose deaths: fentanyl test strips
The strips can make users aware that the deadly opioid is present in drugs they are taking so they can take precautions.
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An unidentified man preparing to inject heroin adds some of the diluted drug to a mixing container in this photo taken in New York in 2018. A blue and white fentanyl test strip inserted into the mixing container will indicate whether it contains fentanyl. Associated Press
Seven Maine police departments are getting a new tool they hope will reduce the number of fatal drug overdoses in the state.
Police departments getting new tool in fight against overdoses deaths: fentanyl test strips
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