Heroin or fentanyl was found in the mother’s purse. The mother has since recovered after receiving two doses of Narcan. She was then transported to the hospital and is now facing charges of child endangerment. As of now, 10% of drug overdoses that are responded to in Lawrence involve children. Learn more here.: Shocking Overdose Video: 2-Year-Old Watches Mom Overdose
The heroin epidemic that is plaguing our nation has become one of the most deadly and dangerous issues our society faces today. Heroin laced with fentanyl on the streets is the suspected culprit behind the overwhelming increase in heroin addicts overdosing this past year, CNN reports. Watch the full video here.: CNN Video: What is life like for a heroin addict?
In late July, a series of overdoses in Delray Beach left two people dead. Police have speculated that fentanyl was the culprit. Read more here.: 13 Overdoses In One Weekend in Delray Beach, FL
New Haven, Connecticut saw a rash of overdoses happen within a six-hour window in late June. Two people died as a result of their overdose, and authorities are blaming a toxic street combination of heroin and fentanyl. Learn more here.: 16 Overdoses In 6 Hours From Deadly Heroin And Fentanyl Mix