In a bid to address the escalating fentanyl crisis, officials in Portland have declared a 90-day state of emergency. The move comes amid concerns about the drug’s open use, impacting Portland, which has grappled with homelessness and drug-related challenges. Overdose deaths involving fentanyl in Multnomah County, home to Portland, surged by 533% between 2018 and 2022.
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