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(Health-NewsWire.Net, May 16, 2015 ) Pittsburgh, PA -- A team of Pittsburgh police and investigators are lead to believe that the sudden spike of heroin overdoses are related to a bad batch of heroin. Two people recently died in Pittsburgh after consuming heroin from bags marked as either "Chocolate" or "Chicken/Waffle". Police are lead to believe that this batch of heroin is also the cause of at least nine other individuals who suffered heroin overdose emergencies.
Pittsburgh police reported that they responded to over ten fatal and nonfatal suspected heroin overdose emergencies in a time span of 24 hours. Heroin users have been advised by Pittsburgh police to avoid bags stamped with the names "Chocolate", "Chicken/Waffle", and "Predator". Pittsburgh Police Commander RaShall Brackney stated "We understand this is a competitive market and drugs get strong and stronger, but heroin right now is very potent and very deadly". Narcotics agents stated that they cannot quite say what these stamped heroin bags have been laced with until the lab returns the test results.
Dr. Karen Hacker, director of the Allegheny County Health Department believes that city authorities are better prepared for any sudden outbreaks. In regards to trying to get to the bottom of the most recent heroin overdose epidemic, Dr. Hacker stated "We recognize that it's a critical situation, and we want to make sure that people are safe."
Police and public health officials are readily prepared to combat against the stint of suspected heroin overdoses. Treatment centers in the Pittsburgh area have also enhanced their alertness in efforts to help gets people off the streets as soon as possible.
A medical associate from Drug Rehab Pittsburgh comments "With this epidemic of heroin overdoses in Pittsburgh, we encourage all heroin users to get clean immediately. Many do not see the dangers of using heroin, however heroin is a very dangerous drug. It is very common for heroin users to overdose on heroin, some of these overdoses end fatally. Our doors are always open at Drug Rehab Pittsburgh to help addicts save themselves from the consequences of addiction such as fatal overdoses. We encourage anyone who may be abusing heroin or any other addictive substances to seek help immediately. Even if you know someone who may be using heroin, take the initiative to help them out as well. We want to help as many people save their lives as possible. "
Drug Rehab Pittsburgh is a leading drug and alcohol rehab facility offering services for heroin rehab in Pittsburgh, PA. The staff at Drug Rehab Pittsburgh are genuinely dedicated to helping recovering addicts effectively treat their addiction. The rehab treatment center specializes in providing a variety of addiction and recovery services including heroin rehab, alcohol rehab, drug counseling services and more. Patients are provided with individualized treatment plans, a safe and distraction free environment, and genuine care and support. Drug Rehab Pittsburgh is housed in a state-of-the-art facility which is furnished with a host of luxurious amenities.
To learn more information about the drug and alcohol rehab services available at Drug Rehab Pittsburgh, visit their website at http://drugrehabpittsburgh.net/ or call the center directly at (412) 444-7232.
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