NKY Health Department issues drug overdose alert in Boone County after 17 suspected nonfatal overdoses

BOONE COUNTY, Ky. — A drug overdose alert has been issued in Boone County, the Northern Kentucky Health Department announced Wednesday. The alert has been issued after 17 nonfatal suspected overdoses were reported between June 25 to July 1, the health department said. "This represents an unusually high number of suspect nonfatal drug overdose encounters," the health department said. "People who use drugs in or around this area should take caution to protect themselves." The health department gave multiple tips for those who use or are around drugs: • Always...