Herald and News, 04 Aug 2012 – The state of Oregon is seeing a spike in heroin use and overdoses, but Klamath County is seeing a decline. Local drug and alcohol counselors and Sheriff Tim Evinger say that heroin use has decreased in Klamath County, but methamphetamine abuse continues its resurgence. According to a report published by the Oregon State Medical Examiner, there were no reported heroin-related deaths in Klamath County in 2011, whereas 143 deaths were reported statewide, 53 more than in 2010.
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