Wellington County Police responded to three opiate overdoses in North Wellington and Centre Wellington over the weekend.Naloxone was successfully administered in each case, and none of the overdoses were fatal.Anyone using unregulated drugs should use extreme caution, should not use alone, and should have Narcan readily available. Anyone who suffers serious illness after consuming a narcotic should call 911, attend a local emergency room, or a walk-in clinic immediately.For more information about drug overdose prevention and response, visit the Wellington Guelph Drug Strategy website or the Wellington Dufferin Guelph Public Health website. If you are looking for a referral to a substance use treatment facility, call 211, the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health at 1-800-463-2338, or visit the Connex Ontario website.
Police responded to three opiate overdoses in North and Centre Wellington over the weekend
