Drug Alert – Unsafe drug supply increased overdoses – 2025/04/10
Call 911 if you think someone is overdosing!
What is it?
Increases in overdoses that respond to Naloxone
How is it sold?
Unknown but the substance is light green in colour
What are the risks?
Overdose symptoms similar to opioids. Naloxone does work and should still be used because other drugs may be mixed with opioids.
Side effects
- Deep sleep or unconsciousness
- Slowed or no heart rate
- Slowed or no breathing
- Very small pupils
What does an overdose look like?
- Deep Sleep
- Unconsciousness
- Slowed or no heart rate and/or breathing
- Pinpoint pupils
- Choking or gurgling
- Cold clammy skin
- Blue-purple lips and nails
- Going limp
Ways to stay safe
- Try not to use it alone
- Buddy up with someone you trust.
- Don’t use it at the same time. Make sure the other person is okay before you use it.
- Carry Naloxone and know how to use it
- Visit Northwestern Health Unit for a kit and a refresher on how to save a life.
- If you think someone is overdosing, give Naloxone!
- If you must use it alone, have a safety plan
- Get someone to check on you in person or by phone.
- Download the lifeguard app – it could save your life!
- Call NORS before you use 1-888-688-NORS (6677).
- See a health care provider if:
- If you have a wound left untreated, it could lead to amputation.
- You need to talk about an overdose or other experience.
- You need other health care.
Additional/local
Kenora OPP reported an increase in overdoses in the last 48 hours in the Kenora area, with 1 fatality.