Ulster County warns of rise in overdoses and opioid-related deaths

Officials say the county has seen 39 overdoses so far in August, including seven fatalities.

Blaise Gomez

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Aug 23, 2022, 5:47 PM

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Updated

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Ulster County warns of rise in overdoses and opioid-related deaths

Officials say the county has seen 39 overdoses so far in August, including seven fatalities.

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