With overdose deaths in the news locally in recent weeks, United Way of Hall County and the Gainesville Police Department (GPD) have teamed up to produce an educational video in which Police Chief Jay Parrish shares “important facts about Fentanyl in our community.”
In a Facebook posting, United Way encourages the public to learn as much as possible about “this deadly drug and how to reach out for help if you or someone you know is struggling with addiction.”
It has become one of the leading causes of overdose deaths nationwide.
You can view the video here: (5) Facebook
EARLIER STORY. POSTED JULY 3: Gainesville Police are investigating two more deaths of young people that may have been caused by drug overdose.
The victims in these cases were a 25-year-old woman and a 35-year-old man. Both happened within the last week, according to spokesman Kevin Holbrook.
The first occurred last month and resulted in criminal charges being filed last week against a 29-year-old woman. Drug overdose death leads to criminal charges (wgtjradio.com)