ROCHESTER, N.Y. — A pair of new initiatives are being rolled out to battle opioids in Monroe County.
One is part of a national effort on the danger of fentanyl-laced drugs.
A new ad campaign due out soon highlights serious risks associated with the drugs. It'll include an interactive naloxone map where the county's 50 naloxone boxes can be found.
The program also includes information on where you can get trained to administer naloxone.
"Fentanyl is being mixed with other opioids like heroin and much more concerning, other drugs like methamphetamine, cocaine and other fake pills that are made to look like oxycodone, Xanax or Percocet," said Commissioner of Public Health Dr. Michael Mendoza. "And as our campaign will show you, even a small amount of fentanyl can be fatal."
There were 453 overdoses and 97 fatal overdoses this year through September. Since its peak in 2018, Monroe County has seen a continuous decline. The numbers in 2022 are fewer than what they were this time last year.
If you or someone you know needs help, you can call the 24/7 opioid hotline at (585) 753-5300.