20 overdoses reported in Guelph in last 2 weeks: health officials

Guelph health officials say they are seeing a “surge in overdoses” in the last two weeks in the Royal City.

Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health said there have been reports of 20 overdoses in Guelph during that time.

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“These were a result of various substances,” said a post on their website.

It’s not known if any of the overdoses were fatal.

Officials urged drug users to reduce their risk by carrying naloxone and to never use alone.

They’re also encouraging people to use the “start low and go slow” method by starting with one-third of a normal dose with every new purchase.

Drug users can also go to the overdose prevention clinic, which is supervised by health professionals at the Guelph Community Health Centre on Wyndham Street in downtown Guelph.

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Naloxone kits can be picked up at the location along with several other health clinics and pharmacies.

More information can be found on Public Health’s website.

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