The state of Ohio has distributed one million fentanyl testing strips as part of efforts to fight the ongoing opioid crisis, according to a press release from the governor’s office.
“By providing access to fentanyl test strips, we empower individuals to make informed decisions and potentially avert tragic consequences associated with opioid use,” Gov. Mike DeWine said in the release.
These strips are able to test substances for fentanyl, “a potent synthetic opioid that has been increasingly found laced in various street drugs, contributing significantly to overdose fatalities.”
The release states that overdose deaths in Ohio saw a 5% decrease in 2022, despite a 1% increase nationally, with fentanyl involved with 81% of such cases.
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