Public Health Sudbury and Districts is warning of an increase in overdoses in its region.
The health unit says the Community Drug Strategies have received reports of an increase in "drug poisonings" - overdoses - with heavy and prolonged sedation and unexpected reactions from the use of substances in the Sudbury and Manitoulin Districts.
While it can't confirm the substances involved, the health unit reminds street drugs could be mixed with dangerous substances such as benzos, xylazine, medetomidine, fentanyl, or carfentanil, and warns frontline workers have reported needing to use multiple doses of naloxone to reverse poisonings.
It urges caution, not using drugs when you're alone - but not using them at the same time as an accompanying friend - and to avoid mixing drugs with other drugs or alcohol - it also recommends carrying a naloxone kit, and - in the case of a suspected overdose - call 9-1-1.