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Connecticut Faces Deadly Fentanyl Overdose Surge: 20 Lives Lost

7/3/2025

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Connecticut is grappling with a devastating spike in drug overdoses, with more than 20 lives lost in just three days due to a dangerously potent fentanyl supply. State officials urge residents to never use drugs alone and to keep naloxone on hand. This alarming rise underscores the precarious nature of progress in the ongoing battle against addiction.

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Connecticut is grappling with a devastating spike in drug overdoses, with more than 20 lives lost in just three days due to a dangerously potent fentanyl supply. State officials urge residents to never use drugs alone and to keep naloxone on hand. This alarming rise underscores the precarious nature of progress in the ongoing battle against addiction.