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LFCHD reports spike in nonfatal drug overdoses
J.Thompson41 min ago
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - Lexington health leaders are reporting a spike in nonfatal drug overdoses. The Lexington-Fayette County Health Department says 24 were reported from September 17th through the 20th. The health department says this is an important time to carry naloxone, used to reverse opioid overdoses, especially if you or someone you know has substance use disorder. Fentanyl has been found in all types of regulated drugs, so naloxone may help regardless of the drug taken. Naloxone kits are available 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Mondays, 3-6:30 p.m. Wednesdays and 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Thursdays in the Dr. Rice C. Leach Community Room at the Lexington-Fayette County Health Department, 650 Newtown Pike. They provide a 15-minute class on how to administer it. Other ways to help include the following:Don't use drugs alone If you or someone you know needs help with substance use disorder, visit to search for available treatment options (or call 1-833-859-4357 during business hours or 1-800-854-6813 after business hours) Check in on friends, family members, neighbors and others to share this information Call 911 if you suspect an overdose.
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