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Despite County Data, Local Doctor Says Opioid Use Is Still An Epidemic On The East End

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Narcan is administered through the nose. VALERIE GORDON

Phillip Cammann, the paramedic supervisor for the Southampton Town Volunteer Ambulance, with the Narcan the ambulance uses. DANA SHAW

Phillip Cammann, the paramedic supervisor for the Southampton Town Volunteer Ambulance, with the Narcan the ambulance uses. DANA SHAW

authorStaff Writer on Jul 15, 2019
The opioid epidemic claimed a total of 308 lives in Suffolk County in 2018, according to data compiled by the Suffolk County medical examiner’s office—a significant decrease from the 410... more

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