Pandemic blamed for Oregon’s 40% increase in drug overdose deaths
Oregon saw a nearly 40% increase in overdose deaths this year, a jump that’s similar to the trend nationwide. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention blames the increase on COVID-19. It said the pandemic has hit people already struggling with substance abuse disorders hard. CDC figures show Oregon reported 580 deaths from drug overdoses […]
Five overdose calls, including two deadly cases, hit Oxnard police in 10-hour stretch
Oxnard authorities responded to five overdose calls — including two fatal incidents — during a 10-hour stretch starting Tuesday afternoon. The cluster of cases prompted the Oxnard Police Department to issue a news release that included resources for people struggling with opioid addiction. The spate of calls started around 3:35 p.m. Tuesday when police and […]