In recent weeks, Boone County, Kentucky has experienced a surge of suspected non-fatal overdoses. A total of 17 overdoses were reported between June 25 and July 1. This spike in overdoses has prompted the Northern Kentucky Health Department to issue a drug overdose alert, urging caution for those who use drugs in the area.
It is important for individuals who use drugs to take precautions and keep naloxone on hand. Naloxone is an opioid antagonist that can reverse the effects of an opioid overdose. It is available at various locations in Northern Kentucky through the health department’s county health centers, along with training on how to administer it.
Additionally, those around drug users should be cautious and check on friends, family, neighbors, and others who may be at risk. Resources for harm reduction and overdose prevention are also available online and through the overdose prevention lifeline at 877-696-1996. For those seeking assistance with substance abuse, treatment and recovery options are available in Kentucky as well.
