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The Saskatchewan Ministry of Health has issued an overdose alert in Regina following a series of deaths believed to be caused by drug use.
According to the ministry, police in Regina reported 46 overdoses in the eight-day period between Feb. 2 and Monday.
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“Four suspected overdose deaths have occurred during this time, including three on February 8,” the ministry said in a statement.
“These fatalities indicate a higher risk of overdose and death from drugs in the Regina area, which may contain opioids or other unknown substances.”
No information on the drugs behind the string of overdoses was available, but the ministry said the substances may contain opioids.
While any use of illegal drugs carries a health risk and could potentially be fatal, the ministry noted that the risks can be reduced by calling 9-1-1 to report any overdoses, getting a take-home naloxone kit, using drug-checking supplies or services and calling the National Overdose Response Service if using drugs alone.
“The Good Samaritan Drug Overdose Act protects individuals who seek emergency help during an overdose or who witness an overdose,” the ministry noted.
The alert will remain in effect until Monday, the ministry noted.
