A naloxone kit. (File photo by Miranda Chant, Blackburn Media)A naloxone kit. (File photo by Miranda Chant, Blackburn Media)
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Overdoses prompt alert from Grey Bruce Public Health

Health officials in Grey Bruce have issued another drug alert after three suspected overdoses in Owen Sound last week.

Grey Bruce Public Health says the overdoses happened between May 16 and 18.

One involved fentanyl, while the other two involved unknown substances. In each case, the person responded to naloxone treatment

"Please continue to encourage all people who use drugs to have naloxone on hand and to always have a sober friend with them who can administer naloxone and call 911 in case of an overdose," the alert said. "Naloxone is available at pharmacies and participating community partners, and at Grey Bruce Public Health, Mon-Fri, 8:30 am to 4 pm. No appointment needed. Get your drugs tested. Call SOS at 519-379-8743. Fentanyl test kits are available from GBPH and community partners."

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