In the last six months, our community has experienced ten overdoses resulting in death. Since January of 2021, there have been seven overdose deaths and five overdoses that have survived, that we are aware of currently.
The prescription pills that law enforcement has come in contact with recently are Percocet, Hydrocodone, Xanax, and Oxycodone that are being pressed with Fentanyl, and have the identical markings as the real pharmaceutical markings. We have also seen Fentanyl in Meth, Ecstasy, and Heroin.
The production of counterfeit pharmaceutical drugs is growing across our area. Pharmaceutical medication should only be taken when obtained from a licensed pharmacist and as directed by a licensed physician.
Here is a list of resources that the community has access to if you, or somebody that you know, are struggling with addiction:
Oxford Police Department 662-232-2400
Communicare 662-234-7521
MS CARE 662-234-6553
Oxford Treatment Center 662-291-7308
Stonewater Adolescent Recovery Center 662-373-2830
