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In a 20 hour period between 10-11 February, there were four overdoses in New Bedford according to the New Bedford Police Department. All survived and received treatment.
– At 5:57am on Sunday, 51-year old woman on South Street apartment
– At 11:25am on Sunday, 50-year old man on Elm Street
– At 7pm on Sunday, 32-year old man Richmond Street apartment
– At 1:35am on Monday, 36-year old man Philips Road (Southcoast condos)
In January, New Bedford saw four overdoses in less than 24 hours.
According to New Bedford police data, New Bedford saw a slight increase in overdoses, but a 15% decrease in overdose-related deaths in 2018.
