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Fentanyl, cocaine and methamphetamine were the most common substances seen in substance-involved deaths, according to a new report released Dec. 20 by Harris County Public Health. (Emily Lincke/Community Impact)

Substance-related deaths rose 74.9% between 2018-22 in Harris County

By Lizzy Spangler

Fentanyl, cocaine and methamphetamine were the most common substances seen in substance-involved deaths, according to a new report released Dec. 20 by Harris County Public Health.

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