Portsmouth Hospital Sees 'Huge Influx' of Heroin Overdoses

Portsmouth hospital sees 'huge influx' of heroin overdoses
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While Notis didn't have hard data immediately available on Thursday, she said hospital staff have been treating a growing number of people who've overdosed on heroin, as well as on prescription medications and bath salts. Similarly, Mike Rogers … Read more on Seacoastonline.com

Drug overdose antidote proves a lifesaver in West Bridgewater and elsewhere
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Narcan is a nasal spray used as an antidote for opiate drug overdoses. Deady twice had to use the drug on her son, who was suffering from an overdose of heroin. The drug counteracts the effects of heroin, OxyContin and other powerful painkillers and … Read more on Enterprise News

Witnesses: Desperate cocaine binge preceded Rodgers' death
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Rather, he said, Rodgers died of a cocaine overdose and hypothermia, as evidenced by the frostbite on her toes. “Two doctors will testify that frostbite only … Liquor led to cocaine. Rodgers knew where to get it, and Lea McCormick had money. Himself … Read more on La Crosse Tribune