(Cincinnati, OH) -- Hamilton County health officials are putting out a warning after a spike in overdoses.
The health department issued a public health alert yesterday, indicating a new mix of opioid-based street drugs is behind the increase.
Nearly 40 people were hospitalized for overdoses in 48 hours this past weekend.
The advisory warns people to avoid using street drugs when they are all alone and tells first responders to be prepared to use several doses of Narcan to revive victims.