2nd PA death from Carfentanil laced heroin confirmed
PA Department of Health has distributed a warning regarding the extreme danger to first responders and other professionals posed by the drug Carfentanil, recently discovered as a deadly component of heroin found in the Commonwealth and elsewhere. Use this link for more information: http://www.media.pa.gov/Pages/Health-Details.aspx?newsid=389 Carfentanil was previously used exclusively for veterinary use with large animals and is not approved for use in humans, as it has bee
Carfentanil-laced heroin crisis reaches PA
This deadly trend has been observed for some time in the US but has made its way to Pennsylvania this month, with a death in Beaver County. Use this link to access the story online at KDKA's website: http://pittsburgh.cbslocal.com/2017/01/13/1st-overdose-death-from-elephant-tranquilizer-carfentanil-confirmed-in-beaver-falls/
