Oneida County Overdose Response Team Issues New Spike Alert

The Oneida County Overdose Response Team in alerting the public to a continued elevated spike in overdoses that now include two deaths.

The spike alert was triggered by the two fatal and five non-fatal overdoses that happened on June 2.

The overdoses took place in Utica, Rome, Yorkville and Camden.

The Overdose Response Team (ORT) believes the latest spike is connected to the earlier spike alert regarding an uptick in overdoses, potentially due to reports of a purple colored heroin and reports of a brown colored heroin as well.

The ORT also issued spike alerts on May 26 (six non-fatal overdoses) and May 6 (four non-fatal overdoses).

“It is imperative the community is aware that there is still a drug product out there that may be causing not just a surge in overdoses, but has also taken the lives of at least two people in one day,” said Oneida County Executive Anthony Picente . “The high level of overdoses that occurred in May, and is now continuing into June, is of great concern, and we urge those who use drugs and their family and friends to be on elevated alert.”

The ORT reminds the public of the following:

Ensure Narcan is always on hand. Go to the ocopioidtaskforce.org to find out where you can access Narcan locally and other harm reduction services.
Given the increasing potency and prevalence of opioids like fentanyl in all drugs, it is not uncommon for overdose victims to require more than two doses of Narcan to be revived. For this reason, it is essential to also call 911. First responders will be equipped to administer additional doses of Narcan if needed.

ACR Health Syringe Exchange Program can be reached at (315) 793-0661 for harm reduction education and supplies.

Local treatment and recovery providers can also provide harm reduction resources such as Narcan and fentanyl test strips.

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