Public Health Madison & Dane County has reported two overdose spikes in recent months. 

Paramedics responded to nine overdoses at the end of May. Two people died. Paramedics also confirmed at least six overdoses in 24 hours in mid June. Another two people died.

What’s going on? We talk to Julia Olsen of Public Health Madison & Dane County about what’s happening.

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Where to get free Narcan, fentanyl test strips and syringes

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