19 deaths in Michigan related to elephant tranquilizer and heroin

[Siwsan]

The State of Michigan reports 19 deaths in Wayne County associated with carfentanil is often used as an elephant tranquilizer.

The Michigan poison control center has seen an increase in calls.

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) and Wayne County are confirming 19 deaths in Wayne County since July that could be linked to carfentanil overdoses.

“With the confirmation that carfentanil has been linked to at least 19 deaths in Wayne County, residents and healthcare providers should be on alert to the dangers that carfentanil poses,” said Dr. Eden Wells, chief medical executive with the MDHHS. “Opioid and heroin use alone can be fatal. With the introduction of carfentanil to the drug supply, the risks of use are even greater.”

The Wayne County Medical Examiner reported 19 deaths associated with carfentanil, and in all cases where it was present, it was combined with other opioids including heroin, U47700 or other designer opioids.

more at:
http://nbc25news.com/news/local/19-deaths-in-michigan-related-to-elephant-tranquilizer-and-heroin

[Thinkingabout]

1. There does not seem to be an end for the products used, useless deaths.

[applegrove]

2. I now stop on the street and call in anyone 'passed out' on ottawa's skid row

Rideau Street. Both those drugs are in canada too. Everyone should be attended too to make sure they have not O-D-ed.

[Siwsan]

3. I get our local 911 reports on my Face Book page - every day there are more and more overdoses

I wonder how many people have died in abandoned houses, and have yet to be found.

Very sad.

[Mariana]

5. Really should let these people

obtain clean drugs in standard dosages. No surprises with potency that way, no unknown ingredients, much less chance of accidental overdose. Of course, there will always be some who just plain take too much, or who mix drugs that can't be mixed safely.

[Brickbat]

4. Gosh, I wonder if there are any evidence-based tactics that can help address the opioid crisis.

I mean, besides jail and shaming videos.

[Warren DeMontague]

7. obviously we need more mandatory minimum sentences

and we have to crack down on the marijuana crisis, because everyone knows one toke of the devil weed makes a person a junkie.

[JesterCS]

6. Cincinnati just arrested

Twow people who were bringing that into area / cutting it with carfentinal. Killed quite a few around sw ohio