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ROOTSTOWN, Ohio — Starting this week, Ohio emergency departments are now required to report non-fatal drug overdoses. Gov. Mike DeWine said it's another step to help fight our overdose crisis and improve data collection as fentanyl is fueling a surge in deaths.That 2021 data shows skyrocketing numbers of synthetic opioid deaths, more than doubling within three years.In Portage County, the coroner's office says that it had 46 drug intoxication deaths last year, 24 related to fentanyl.
"Last year, we did health education," said Lylah."We educated our grade on honesty in health care, and why it's important to be honest with your health care professional." The pair said they didn't know much about fentanyl before making the PSA but learned a lot in researching for the project. They are now eager to spread awareness among their peers and others.
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