On June 8, 2023, the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO) posted a message on social media saying that it had responded to an unusually high volume of calls reporting suicide attempts and overdoses in a 48-hour period. “Many people are facing great personal challenges and there is help available,” the post read. The message came amid a growing crisis of overdose and drug-related deaths.
Meet the former addict helping save lives in Oakland County’s overdose crisis
