Travis County sees decline in fentanyl-poisoning deaths, but rise in unknown opioids
TRAVIS COUNTY, Texas - While Travis County has seen a decline in the numbers of fentanyl poisoning deaths, it's seen an increase in unknown opioids posing a risk to the community.
By By Jenna King·2 hr ago
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TRAVIS COUNTY, Texas - While Travis County has seen a decline in the numbers of fentanyl poisoning deaths, it's seen an increase in unknown opioids posing a risk to the community.
By the numbers: A new city memo reveals opioid-related deaths in Travis County are down 35%.
Officials credit expanded naloxone distribution and community harm reduction investments for the decline, but Austin-Travis County EMS data points to another emerging threat.
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