PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — The Rhode Island Department of Health issued an overdose spike alert for five communities Monday due to an increase in drug overdoses.
Health officials said between March 2 and March 8, more non-fatal overdoses were reported in Cranston, Burrillville, Foster, Glocester, and Scituate.
The state monitors overdose trends in 11 areas, using its Overdose Spike Alert System. The system allows the department to identify overdoses caused by opioids, stimulants and other substances…