Racine County alert: Increase in suspected opioid drug overdoses
County health officials say they're seeing reports of fentanyl being mixed with heroin, cocaine and pressed pills
County health officials say they're seeing reports of fentanyl being mixed with heroin, cocaine and pressed pills
Racine County Public Health and the city of Racine Public Health Department are issuing a public health alert due to an increase in suspected opioid drug overdoses in Racine County.
From April 30 to May 6, there have been four reports of suspected opioid drug overdoses have been seen at hospital emergency departments.
So far, in 2023, Racine County has had 73 suspected overdoses.
The county said it's seeing consistent reports of fentanyl being mixed with heroin, cocaine and pressed pills.
Narcan and fentanyl test strips are available for free at:
- City of Racine Public Health Department 262-636-9431
- Behavioral Health Services of Racine County 262-638-63754
