Grey Bruce Public Health (GBPH) has issued an overdose alert after seven non-fatal overdoses have been reported since the start of June.
The Health Unit says fentanyl is believed to be responsible for five of the seven overdoses that occurred over the last six days. It also notes a white/pink fentanyl powder was linked to one of the overdoses.
This is actually the second alert that's been sent out this week. The first was issued Monday when four overdoses were reported in a 48-hour period. Another three have happened occurred since then.
Six of the overdoses occurred in Owen Sound, while one took place in Saugeen Shores.
"In light of this series of recent drug poisonings, GBPH would like to reiterate the importance, for those who use unregulated street drugs, to exercise extreme caution with each and every dose," said Monica Blair, Manager of GBPH’s Harm Reduction program.
Public Health advises that all street drugs should be deemed potentially fatal and they ask that people have a sober friend with them when using drugs or to call the National Overdose Response Service (NORS) or use the BRAVE App if using alone.
NORS can be reached by calling or texting 1-888-688-6677. A NORS operator will stay on the line with the person while the drug is used. In the event the person becomes unresponsive, NORS will call 911 to ensure help arrives.
