MADISON, Wis. — Public Health Madison & Dane County issued a public health alert on Tuesday due to an increase in drug overdoses in Dane County.
PHMDC reported the alert is based on data from hospitals and EMS providers. Within 24 hours, July 13 to July 14, there were five confirmed overdose response calls from EMS.
It is unknown what is driving this spike.
“Drug use during the summer months can also increase the risk of heat-related illnesses, like heat stroke and dehydration.” “This is because certain types of drugs raise core body temperature and interfere with the body’s ability to regulate temperature,” said Public Health Supervisor Julia Olson.
If you or someone you know is using drugs, PHMDC gave the following tips:
- Know the signs of an overdose:
- Pale, sweaty or clammy skin
- Lips/fingertips turn blue
- Slow or irregular breathing: gasping, gurgling, or snoring
- Difficult or unable to wake
- Always call 911 if you think someone is overdosing
- Don’t use street drugs alone; call Never Use Alone at 800-484-3731
- Check in with your friends/family who use drugs
- Test all drugs for fentanyl before using
- Carry Narcan® (naloxone) and be prepared to use multiple doses when needed
- Get safer use supplies, like fentanyl test strips and Narcan®, from the Syringe Services Program at Public Health Madison & Dane County: 2705 E. Washington Ave. or 2300 S. Park St. in Madison
- Contact the Behavioral Health Resource Center of Dane County for treatment and recovery resources: (608) 267-2244
- Share this alert with others
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