SPRINGFIELD (WCMH) — The Ohio Department of Health says Clark County is experiencing an increase in opioid drug overdoses within the last 24 hours.
According to a press release from the Clark County Combined Health District, there have been 13 overdoses in the last day. Clark County averages about 5-6 overdoses per day.
Law enforcement agencies, mental health and addiction services, the local hospital, and EMS/Fire departments are “on high alert.”
Clark County Coroner Dr. Richard Marsh said unintentional drug deaths are the most common deaths his office sees.
“While a variety of drugs are involved, it is the illicit drug fentanyl that is most frequently seen,” he said in the press release.