DEA El Paso Division warns of overdose cases, drugs mixed with synthetic opioids
EL PASO, Texas (KFOX14/CBS4) — The Drug Enforcement Administration El Paso Division said in the past few days, it has learned of several instances of individuals who used illegal drugs and then experienced overdose symptoms.
A total of nine patients were transported to local hospitals exhibiting signs of drug overdose in a period of 36 hours, according to the DEA El Paso Division
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Two overdose deaths occurred on May 23 bringing the total number of recent overdose incidents to 11.
It is suspected that the illegal drugs may be mixed with a synthetic opioid, according to the DEA.
A range of signs and symptoms can occur when a person overdoses.
Seek emergency help for any of the following symptoms:
- Unconscious
- Seizure
- Headache
- Chest Pain
- Breathing Difficulties
- Confusion/Paranoia/Agitation
- Snowing or Gurgling - Don't ignore snoring or gurgling it could indicate the person is having a hard time breathing.
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