Addiction Recovery Institute

RIDOH is issuing a statewide overdose spike alert. Read the full alert: tinyurl.com/mvbsnfkk

In the past seven days, there were 61 people across the state receiving medical care at an emergency department for a non-fatal drug overdose. Rhode Island has averaged 46 non-fatal overdoses per week this year, to date.

When RIDOH data show an increase in overdoses, the Department sends out an overdose spike alert. These alerts help communities know what is happening and connect people to local overdose prevention, treatment, and recovery resources.

Increases in overdoses can happen because the drug supply is always changing. Fentanyl and other very strong substances are in all types of drugs, including he**in, co***ne, and counterfeit pills. Learn about these common drugs so you can know how to be prepared and prevent an overdose: preventoverdoseri.org/drugs

📊 Learn how RIDOH tracks non-fatal overdoses with its Overdose Spike Alert System: tinyurl.com/3br63fx5

📧 Subscribe to receive Overdose Spike Alert email notifications: tinyurl.com/3576vt97