A late-night overdose call turned into a bust when Portsmouth Police and EMS rushed to a Russ Street home around 1 a.m. after reports of a man overdosing in the bathroom. First responders found themselves not just battling to save a life but also confronting the darker side of the opioid crisis. Alongside EMS treatment, […]
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