Toxic Drug Supply Suspected in Nearby Community
The Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit (HKPR District Health Unit) is sharing important information about a recent event in the City of Belleville that caused an alarming increase in drug poisonings.
Date: Tuesday, February 6, 2024
Event: Earlier this week, emergency services in the City of Belleville responded to a total of 23 overdoses, 14 of which occurred between the hours of 2 and 4 p.m. on Tuesday, February 6, 2024.
Substance of Concern: Unknown
Important information:
Street drugs may be mixed with other substances.
Mixing drugs/substances can increase the risk of overdose. This includes mixing street drugs with alcohol.
We recommend using naloxone in all suspected drug overdoses due to the possibility of opioid contamination or poisoning.
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Test a small amount of the drug before you use it.
Call the National Overdose Response Service (NORS), virtual safe consumption, at 1-888-668-NORS (6677) or use a buddy system and call a friend.
Call 911 in the event of an overdose.
Support:
Connex Ontario -1-866-531-2600 for 24/7 access to information for mental health and addictions services.
Rapid Access Addiction Medicine (RAAM) Clinics, quick access to care for addiction issues.
Four Counties Addiction Services Team (Fourcast), out-patient addition counselling.
Stay Informed
Sign up to receive Drug Poisoning alerts from the HKPR District Health Unit and find more information on Opioids and Naloxone at hkpr.on.ca/naloxone.
