Ky. health officials issue overdose alert after spike in ER visits

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) – Health officials are warning the public after central Kentucky hospitals reported a surge in nonfatal drug overdoses this week.

Since September 11, hospitals in the region have reported 67 suspected nonfatal overdose-related emergency visits, according to the Kentucky Department for Public Health.

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