DPH News Release - Fentanyl Overdose Increases
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March 31, 2022
Increased Reports of Overdoses Involving Drugs Mixed with Fentanyl
Atlanta – The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) Drug Surveillance Unit has received increased reports of overdoses due to drugs mixed with fentanyl, particularly cocaine, methamphetamine, and counterfeit pills. Overdoses have been reported in several areas of the state over the past month.
Between early February and mid-March, at least 66 emergency department visits involved the use of cocaine, methamphetamine, crack, heroin, pain killers and cannabis products that were likely laced with fentanyl. Patients described extreme reactions to drugs – one patient reported taking a Percocet and went unresponsive – or patients were seen for a stimulant overdose but had a positive response to naloxone. Naloxone is administered to reverse the effects of opioid overdoses.
Fentanyl is a deadly substance that can be made illegally and found in all types of street drugs, not just opioids. It is important to know that it is possible to have an opioid overdose from a stimulant (e.g., cocaine) that is laced with fentanyl.
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Request for Proposal for Lawn Services
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Category: Public Service Announcements
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- Mow and trim all grass areas
- Pick up paper and debris from parking lot
- Blow all grass trimmings from parking lot/sidewalk.
- Edge all curbs/sidewalks.
- Put down fresh much and pull all dead flowers/weeds twice a year (April and October)
- Trim all shrubs around building one time per year.
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MAKO COVID-19 Test Sites Closed Wednesday Due to Weather
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North GA - Due to the potential for severe thunderstorms and heavy rain, the MAKO Medical COVID-19 Drive-thru Test Sites in Dalton, Ellijay, Jasper and Woodstock, Georgia are closed, Wednesday, March 23, 2022.
All updates are posted to the North Georgia Health District HERE and on our social media pages at Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.
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MAKO COVID-19 Test Sites Close Today at 12 PM Due to Weather
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North GA - Due to the potential for severe weather, the MAKO Medical COVID-19 Drive-thru Test Sites in Dalton, Ellijay & Woodstock, Georgia will close at 12 PM today, Friday, March 18.
All updates are posted to the North Georgia Health District HERE and on our social media pages at Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.
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Powdered Infant Formula Recall Expanded
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Category: Media Releases
- the first two digits of the code are 22 through 37 and
- the code on the container contains K8, SH, or Z2, and
- the expiration date is 4-1-2022 (APR 2022) or later.
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DPH COVID-19 Daily Status Report Update, Mar. 1, 2022
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