Fentanyl overwhelmingly remains the most deadly illicit drug in New Hampshire, causing more than 260 overdose deaths by itself or in combination with other drugs during 2020, according to the annual report issued by the state Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
Although the medical examiner’s office is waiting for toxicology reports before it can finalize its 2020 overdose numbers, it appears there were about 400 drug deaths last year.
The medical examiner’s office also reported that of the 46 overdose deaths involving methamphetamines, 33 also involved an opioid, and in 31 cases that opioid was fentanyl.
Likewise, the office reported 51 overdose deaths in 2020 associated with cocaine, 44 also involving an opioid with fentanyl being the opioid in 41 cases.
Waurika hosts Drug Take Back Day event
Waurika hosts Drug Take Back Day event By Tiffany Bechtel | January 14, 2021 at 5:56 PM CST - Updated January 14 at 5:56 PM
WAURIKA, Okla. (TNN) - Pathways to a Healthier You will be hosting a âDrug Take Back Dayâ event at the Jefferson County Health Department.
The event will take place in Waurika on Friday from noon to 2 p.m. and will allow residents to safely dispose of old, unused or expired medications.
If you would like more information, you can visit Pathways to a Healthier Youâs Facebook page or call 580-228-6536.
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