SASKATOON — Saskatoon Fire Department have responded to 84 suspected overdoses since Aug 17.
Dangerous drugs are in the area, SFD officials say. Many cases have required multiple doses of naloxone. Prairie Harm Reduction have detected carfentanyl in one test on Aug. 20, which may have been linked to increases in overdoses and multiple reported fatalities in the community.
Dangerous drugs are in the area, and the SFD warns of a higher risk of overdose and death. The drugs are green/blue crystals in one case and may contain carfentanyl and fentanyl.
Actions To Take
Use of illegally acquired drugs poses health risks, including overdose and death. Some risks can be reduced, but not eliminated, by:
- Getting a take-home naloxone kit. Call HealthLine 811 to find locations.
- Calling the National Overdose Response Service at 1-888-688-NORS (6677) if you are alone.
- The Good Samaritan Drug Overdose Act protects individuals who seek emergency help during an overdose or who witness an overdose.
- Finding where to access drug checking supplies and/or services through www.saskatchewan.ca/overdose.
- Sharing this alert.
- For information on overdoses and additional resources, go to www.saskatchewan.ca/overdose.
