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RIDOH issues overdose spike alert in Woonsocket

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WOONSOCKET, R.I. (WLNE) — The Rhode Island Department of Health has issued an overdose spike alert for increased non-fatal opioid overdose activity in Woonsocket. According to a release, an overdose spike alert is issued when a region experiences a higher-than-usual number of non-fatal overdoses within seven days. From November 28 to December 4, there were nine reports of non-fatal opioid overdoses taking place in Woonsocket. RIDOH said this exc…

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