The Saskatchewan Ministry of Health issued a warning about an increased risk of overdose in Saskatoon due to an unknown substance. This alert follows a surge in overdoses reported by the Saskatoon Fire Department from May 9th to May 11th.
Key Details
- Overdose Incidents: The fire department received calls about 30 overdoses during this period, with 17 cases reported on the last day alone.
- Substance Testing: Testing has revealed that multiple dangerous substances are circulating in Saskatoon.
Recommendations
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Testing Services: Prairie Harm Reduction is urging individuals who use drugs and are concerned about their safety to bring their substances into their center for testing. The organization is collaborating with authorities to identify the source and nature of these substances.
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Naloxone Kits: The Saskatoon Fire Department advises citizens to obtain take-home Naloxone kits, which are available at pharmacies and health centers across the province. These kits can help prevent overdose deaths if administered promptly after an overdose occurs. Additional locations for obtaining Naloxone kits can be found online.
Paramedic Response
Kyle Sereda, chief of Medavie Health Services West, noted that paramedics have been experiencing high stress levels during this recent surge in incidents, following a brief reprieve from similar incidents earlier this year.
Prairie Harm Reduction officials emphasized the importance of safety, stating, "We urge everyone who uses drugs but is scared due to this spike to bring their substances in for testing."
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