Health Department announces updated drug overdose numbers

摘要

PROVIDENCE – The Rhode Island Department of Health (HEALTH) recently reported the latest num- bers on apparent accidental drug overdose deaths, use of Narcan by Rhode Island Emergency Medical Services, and prescribed controlled substances. Since January 1, 2014, there have been 162 appar- ent accidental dr ug overdose deaths, nine of which occurred in the month of October. Of the total number of apparent accidental drug overdose deaths since January 1, 2014, 141 (90%) of the screened cases involved at least one opioid or medication. At least 59 (38%) of the screened cases involve fentanyl that appears to have come from an illicit source.