Nassau County police warn of recent increase in opioid overdoses

NASSAU, N.Y. -- Nassau County police are warning of an alarming spike in opioid overdose cases on Long Island.

There has been an unusual increase in both fatal and non-fatal overdoses in the last week.

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Authorities say counterfeit pills laced with fentanyl could be to blame.

Residents are reminded to safeguard prescribed controlled substances and properly dispose of any unused medication.

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• Opioid Epidemic
• Nassau County