(WWJ) - Officials have issued a warning about laced drugs that could be in Michigan after multiple people overdosed on Thanksgiving.
First responders were called to a home in Calhoun County on Nov. 23. Emergency responders administered naloxone, which is used to reverse the effects of opioids, to at least 10 people who reportedly overdosed, and performed other life-saving measures, authorities said.
Officials say all of the overdose victims survived.
It is believed that the people used cocaine that was laced with opiates such as fentanyl, authorities said.
The Michigan Poison and Drug Information Center at the Wayne State University School of Medicine is warning that more laced drugs could be in the state, and that healthcare providers, health department personnel and the public should be on alert.
Unknown additives in drugs such as methamphetamine and cocaine can increase the risk of overdose and death, officials said.
People who use drugs or know anyone who uses drugs are encouraged to learn overdose rescue training, which includes access to a naloxone kit.
People can get a free naloxone kit as well as other educational resources at https://www.poison.med.wayne.edu/request-materials. Poison Control educators can be reached at 1-800-222-1222 Ext. 2. Local callers can use 313-486-0078.
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration can help connect people with services local to them. Their website is www.samhsa.gov and the SAMHSA National Helpline is 1-800-662-4357. The Helpline provides free and confidential assistance 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
The Michigan Poison and Drug Information Center provides poison information and patient management recommendations from trained staff, including nurses, pharmacists and physicians at any time. They also provide expert advice and clinical toxicology consulting services. Anyone who needs help should call the Poison Helpline at 1-800-222-1222 as soon as there is a suspected poison-related emergency.