Six suspected overdose deaths were reported in Franklin County over a 30-hour period on Monday and Tuesday, prompting an alert from the county coroner’s office. Coroner Dr. Nathaniel Overmire said his office issues an alert when it sees five or more suspected overdose deaths in a 24-hour period. Toxicology testing is still underway to determine which substances were involved in the latest deaths. Overmire said recent results show that more than 70% of overdose deaths involve multiple substances. Those mixtures can include fentanyl, cocaine and methamphetamine, as well as other adulterants. He warned that a person expecting to use a stimulant may unknowingly take a substance containing fentanyl, which can be lethal even in a small amount. The deaths bring renewed grief for Kim Carter, whose 30-year-old son, Jovan, died from a fentanyl overdose three years ago. Carter said she was stunned by the news of his death because she believed he had been doing well. Carter said connecting with Addict’s Parents United, a community for people affected by addiction, helped her through the loss and her own mental health struggles. She encouraged people to reach out for help rather than face grief alone. Overmire said Franklin County has treatment and recovery services available. He added that overdose deaths in the county have declined in recent years, though he said more work remains. His office is also receiving toxicology results faster than it has in the past, he said. Carter said she tries to respond to difficult moments by reaching out and showing kindness, noting that people may be dealing with struggles others cannot see.