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Montgomery County officials report drop in drug-related deaths, promote April 26 drug take-back
Summary
The county coroner and district attorney reported a decline in drug-related deaths to the lowest level since 2011 and urged residents to use Narcan and turn in unused medications at upcoming take-back sites.
County medical and legal officials on Thursday presented data showing a recent decline in drug-related deaths in Montgomery County, and encouraged residents to dispose of unused prescription medicines at a countywide drug take-back event on April 26.
Dr. Janine Darby, who spoke on behalf of the county coroner’s office, said drug-related deaths are trending down and have reached the lowest level the office has recorded since 2011. She called each death “a life” and urged continued prevention work.
District Attorney Kevin Steele outlined local trends in substances involved in fatalities and highlighted partnerships that officials say contributed to…
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