As a fentanyl crisis grips the Bay Area, health officials in Santa Clara County reported the number of overdose deaths attributed to the drug more than doubled in the month of May.
According to county officials, there were 41 fentanyl-related overdose deaths in May, up from 17 the previous month. By comparison, the coroner's office recorded 161 fentanyl fatalities in all of 2022.
"Fentanyl continues to plague Santa Clara County. We all must continue to stay vigilant and ensure our most vulnerable community members are protected from deadly opioids circulating in our region," Supervising Deputy District Attorney Edward Liang said in a statement. County Medical Examiner Dr. Michelle Jorden said most fentanyl deaths involve"fentanyl combined with other drugs, including methamphetamine."a preliminary report from the Medical Examiner's office
found at least 346 accidental overdose deaths in the city during the first five months of 2023, a spike of more than 40% compared to the same period last year. Last month, 74 fatal overdoses were reported in San Francisco, which would make it the worst May since since the city began releasing monthly overdose death data in 2020.
To help reduce the risk of overdoses, the County of Santa Clara Behavioral Health Services Department offers free naloxone kits and training, along with fentanyl test strips to anyone in the community.
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