A recent alert from the Waterloo Region Integrated Drugs Strategy says there were 33 reported cases of overdoses/drug poisonings from October 21 to 26.
Twenty-one reported cases occurred over 48 hours last Wednesday to Friday, says Friday's X post from WRIDS.
Community partners also reported that multiple doses of naloxone were required, patients experienced long lasting sedation and hospitalization was required for some overdoses/drug poisonings.
Community Drug Alert for #WaterlooRegion
— WRIDS (@DrugStrategyWR) October 27, 2023
Increase in overdose/drug poisonings.
Carry Naloxone and stay safe, the CTS and drug checking is open at 150 Duke St. West 💜
See full alert: https://t.co/HqCGEfO2IL pic.twitter.com/aPdTV5Ywz3
