Heat and Overdoses: A Dangerous Link | Milwaukee News

Milwaukee News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 2, 2026 · 1m

Madison’s public health officials are warning that extreme heat may be fueling a dangerous spike in drug overdoses, with at least seven opioid overdoses reported over the weekend as temperatures soared past 100 degrees. Heat can dangerously disrupt the body’s ability to regulate temperature, especially when combined with drugs like opioids and stimulants—or alcohol. First responders noted unusual symptoms like excessive sweating alongside classic overdose signs. Research from Yale confirms a growing link between rising temperatures and overdose deaths, including among young people using…