RIDOH issues overdose spike alert for Johnston, North Providence
NORTH PROFIVDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) –The Rhode Island Department of Health said it issued an overdose spike alert for increased drug overdose activity in Johnston and North Providence.
RIDOH said that Region 4 reached its overdose threshold between May 28 and June 3.
RIDOH is issuing an overdose spike alert for increased drug overdose activity in Johnston and No. PVD (Region 4). From 5/28-6/3, Region 4 met its weekly overdose threshold, or baseline, with four non-fatal overdoses. Learn more about what this means at https://t.co/uFyGQGe7yl pic.twitter.com/jwK3GE2CVJ
— Rhode Island Department of Health (@RIHEALTH) June 4, 2025
The last time the region experienced an overdose spike was in April 2023.
The department said spike alerts are issued whenever a municipality or region experienced a “higher-than-usual number of non-fatal overdoses” within seven days.
More information on the alert can be found here.
