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 Sudbury and districts, and - while it can't confirm the substances involved - calls this an "important reminder" that street drugs could be cut or mixed with substances such as benzos, xylazine, fentanyl, or carfentanil, and more toxic substances may be circulating locally - and that multiple naloxone kits have been needed to reduce overdoses.
PHSD recommends avoiding using drugs when you're alone - but not using it at the same time as an accompanying friend - to avoid mixing drugs or alcohol, to carry a naloxone kit, and - in the case of a suspected overdose - call 911.