The Leech Lake Tribal Police Department issued a release in response to the increase in opioid-related overdoses in the area.
They say the most recent overdoses are linked to illegally-made fentanyl, which can be 50 to 100 times more potent than morphine.
Signs of overdose include the subject being unable to wake up, shallow breathing, gasping for air, gurgling noises, blue lips and fingertips, not responding to sternum rubs, and pinpoint pupils.
Resources are available for addicts within the reservation, and a good place to start is with the Leech Lake Assessment Unit at (218)335-8277.
