Regina police investigating four deaths due to drug overdoses

The Regina Police Service says four people have died as a result of drug overdoses in the city since Tuesday.

In a media release Friday, the service said officers had responded over the past four days to five overdoses, four of which were fatal.

That prompted police to once again remind the public to be aware of illegal drugs in the community.

Since Jan. 1, there have been 935 overdoses in the city that the police know about, with 82 deaths. Officers have responded to 354 of those overdoses and have administered naloxone 59 times.

In addition to drug investigations, the police service said it is continuing to “combine our efforts with health authorities who tackle the issues of addiction and treatment.”

The signs of an opioid overdose include: Difficulty walking, talking or staying awake; blue lips or nails; very small pupils; cold and clammy skin; dizziness and confusion; extreme drowsiness; choking, gurgling or snoring sounds; slow, weak or no breathing; and, an inability to wake up, even when shaken or shouted at.

Naloxone kits are available by visiting this website.

Anyone who has information about illegal drug use in the city is urged to call the police at 306-777-6500 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.