The Franklin County coroner says overdose deaths blamed largely on opioids are spiking. The county saw 173 overdose deaths through April, a 66 percent increase over the same period a year ago. Most involved fentanyl. If the trend continues more than 500 county residents could die of overdoses this year.
More Drug Overdoses In Franklin County This Year
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