Lawrence County health officials warn of bad drug batch leading to overdoses
Health officials say the Bloomington Police Department has been responding to these cases. In a post alerting residents about the possible bad drug batch, the health department notes that incidents that occur in Bloomington and Monroe County often trickle down and impact individuals in Lawrence County.
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