- At least 12 overdoses have been reported in the Guelph community over the past 24 hours (August 1 to August 2)
- Likely to be related to fentanyl, which seems to be extremely potent
- Dangerous opioids such as fentanyl can be found in almost any street drug
Reduce your risk of overdose
- Carry naloxone
- Never use alone
- Start low and go slow (e.g., with any new purchase, start with ⅓ of a normal dose)
- Use the Consumption and Treatment Services Site (CTS) supervised by health professionals at Guelph’s Community Health Centre
*Note: the CTS will be open every day over this long weekend, including the holiday Monday 10 AM–4:30 PM
Learn more about ways to prevent an overdose.
