City officials say they're doing everything they can to curb the opioid epidemic, but the numbers tell the story: Overdose deaths have doubled compared to this time last year. In 2016, Middletown had 74 opioid overdose deaths. This year, the city's already seen 51. Fire Chief Paul Lolli blames the influx of powerful synthetic drugs, such as fentanyl and carfentanil.

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