After 12 overdoses in 24 hours, health unit issues advisory

• 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 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.