1. Contaminated substance in Guelph (possibly cocaine)
- Over the weekend, four people were treated at the hospital for opioid-related overdose symptoms.
- The substance may be cocaine contaminated with a strong opioid.
2. New symptoms with opioid overdose
- A new substance circulating in the community is causing overdose symptoms that are not typical.
- These symptoms may be a result of fentanyl and may not be immediately recognized as an opioid overdose.
- Symptoms include:
- Body stiffness and muscle rigidity (e.g., jaw clenching, unable to move arms)
- Flailing (waving arms) or other involuntary muscle movements
- Slow or irregular heart rate
- Confusion – unable to respond to questions, impaired memory
- Different sized pupils
- Extreme anxiety
Reduce your risk
- Carry naloxone
- Never use alone
- Use the Overdose Prevention Site, which is supervised by health professionals at Guelph’s Community Health Centre
Get a naloxone kit
People who use drugs or their friends or family members can get a naloxone kit from:
- The Overdose Prevention Site/Guelph Community Health Centre
176 Wyndham Street North
7 days a week from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. - Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health
160 Chancellors Way
Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. - ARCH
Unit 110, 77 Westmount Road
Monday, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Friday, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. - Sanguen
176 Wyndham Street North
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. - Guelph Community Health Centre
176 Wyndham Street North
Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Wednesday and Friday, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Along with many pharmacies. Check this list of pharmacies that have naloxone.