The East Shore District Health Department is warning of a recent spike in overdoses in the area.
There have been eight overdoses in Branford, East Haven and Guilford in the past week, according to the health department.
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WATCH HEREThe health district said they're keeping a Narcan, or naloxone, kit on hand to help reduce the harm of the overdoses.
Health officials will be handing out kits on Friday from 12 to 2 p.m. in the AMF Circle Lanes bowling alley parking lot.
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SIGN UP The health department's office is also open for people to get Narcan and be trained how to use it.
They are located at 688 Main St. in Branford.
