R.I. Health Dept.: Statewide Increase in Non-Fatal Drug Overdoses
March 20, 2026
March 20, 2026
PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, March 20 -- The Rhode Island Department of Health issued the following news release on March 19, 2026:
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Statewide Increase in Non-Fatal Drug Overdoses
The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) is alerting the public to an increase in non-fatal drug overdoses between March 10, 2026, and March 16, 2026. During this time, there were 55 reports of people receiving care at emergency departments for suspected drug overdoses. In . . .
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Statewide Increase in Non-Fatal Drug Overdoses
The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) is alerting the public to an increase in non-fatal drug overdoses between March 10, 2026, and March 16, 2026. During this time, there were 55 reports of people receiving care at emergency departments for suspected drug overdoses. In . . .