Public Health Sudbury and Districts is warning of an increase in overdoses in its region.
The health unit says the Community Drug Strategy's received reports of an increase in "drug poisonings" - overdoses - and unexpected reactions from the use of substances in the Sudbury and districts area, noting multiple reports of "a very strong purple substance circulating" with effecting including "heavy nods", laboured breathing, and inability to wake with ease.
Though it can't confirm the substances involved, the health unit calls this an "important reminder" that street drugs could be cut or mixed with dangerous or toxic substances, recommending avoiding using drugs when you're alone - but not using it at the same time as an accompanying friend - and to avoid mixing drugs or alcohol, to carry a naloxone kit, and - in the case of a suspected overdose - call 9-1-1.