Drug Poisonings
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Overdoses, deaths prompt Haliburton, Kawartha Lakes, Northumberland Drug Strategy relaunchThe goal of the drug strategy is to 'facilitate a collaborative, evidence-based approach to minimize the risks and harms associated with substance use.'HealthApr 23
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Pink fentanyl suspected in drug overdose spike in City of Kawartha LakesThe health unit advises the latest spike in overdoses is due to fentanyl that is pink in colour, sometimes known among drug users as 'cotton candy.'HealthAug 25, 2023
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More addiction services inbound as overdoses, deaths rise in Peterborough, Ont., areaAccording to public health officials, the Peterborough region is on track to record more than 70 fatal overdoses in 2023. There were 59 suspected drug fatalities in 2022.HealthAug 11, 2023
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38 suspected fatal drug overdoses so far in 2023 for Peterborough areaPeterborough Public Health reports through so far in 2023, there have been 195 emergency department visits for drug poisonings — down from 285 over the same time period in 2022.HealthJul 10, 2023
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Drug-poisoning alert issued for Peterborough areaA rash of drug poisoning has prompted a warning from the Peterborough, Ont., health unit. The regional opioid harms portal shows 26 suspected drug-related deaths January-April.HealthJun 1, 2023
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Health unit issues drug alert for Peterborough after spike in overdosesOn Tuesday, first responders and PRHC's emergency department responded to five drug-related poisonings. There were five drug-related deaths in February, down from 10 in January.HealthMar 7, 2023
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Residential detox and addiction treatment site proposed in PeterboroughThe City of Peterborough will provide $200,000 for the two-year pilot project which will offer six detox and six treatment beds.HealthFeb 14, 2023
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Peterborough Public Health issues drug alert after multiple drug poisoningsOfficials believe a red opioid product with an increased level of toxicity is to blame for a recent spike in drug poisonings in Peterborough, Ont.CrimeFeb 9, 2023
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Peterborough health unit warns a ‘bad batch’ of drugs is circulating in areaThe regional health unit warns a purple opiate product has an increased level of toxicity and been found circulating in Peterborough city and county.HealthDec 5, 2022
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Drug poisoning alert issued after weekend spike in ER visits in Peterborough: health unitIn 2022, there have been 424 emergency department visits for drug poisonings, according to Peterborough Public Health's opioid harms portal data.HealthOct 3, 2022
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