OD Spike Alert issued in Marion County

FAIRMONT, W.Va. – An Overdose Spike Alert has been issued by the Marion County Quick Response Team.

In a social media post, officials said three overdoses and one death have been reported in the last 24-hours on an unspecified substance.

Officials urge users to get and keep Narcan and drug test strips and avoid using them alone.

For more information or help, call the Marion County Quick Response Team at 304-278-4025, Help4WV at 844-435-7498, or the Never Use Alone national overdose prevention lifeline at 1-800-484-3731.