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More than 70 people overdose in a single day in New Haven
The Rev. Luk De Volder, rector of the historic Trinity Church on the Green, told the paper there were ambulances on the Green on Monday night as well. Officials described a hectic scene as emergency crews worked to respond to all of the overdose reports. "Do not come down to the Green and purchase this K2", New Haven Police Chief Anthony Campbell warned, according to WABC-TV. [Full Article...]
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30 hospitalised after overdosing on synthetic marijuana in Connecticut
This isn't the first time the city has seen a mass-overdose - a New Haven man pleaded guilty to charges in connection with overdoses of more than a dozen people in June 2016 . A "mass overdose" appears to have taken place in a CT park today (Aug. 15), according to news reports. Sandy Bogucki, EMS medical director in New Haven, said they heard from people on the green Wednesday morning that it "... [Full Article...]
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3 arrests made after at least 60 K2 overdoses in New Haven
At least one arrest was made on the green. A local man believed to be connected to at least "some" of the overdoses was arrested later that afternoon, according to the New Haven Police Department. In two cases, Narcan was not effective in the field, but a high dose of Narcan at the hospital was effective in combating the overdose effects. "[Fire Chief] Alston says the substance appears to be... [Full Article...]
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