Category: Alerts
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Drug warning: Increase in suspected drug poisonings (overdoses)
The Community Drug Strategy has received reports of an increase in the number of drug poisonings (overdoses) and unexpected reactions from the use of substances in Sudbury and districts. While we cannot confirm the substance(s) causing the overdoses, this situation serves as an important reminder to the community that street drugs may be cut or…
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Drug warning: Increase in suspected drug poisonings (overdoses)
The Community Drug Strategy has received reports of an increase in the number of drug poisonings (overdoses) and unexpected reactions from the use of substances in the Sudbury & Districts area. While we cannot confirm the substance(s) causing the overdoses, this situation serves as an important reminder to the community that street drugs may be…
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Drug warning: Increase in suspected drug poisonings (overdoses)
The Community Drug Strategy has received reports of an increase in the number of drug poisonings (overdoses) and unexpected reactions from the use of toxic substances in Sudbury and districts. While we cannot confirm the substance(s) causing the overdoses, this situation serves as an important reminder to the community that street drugs, including stimulants, may…
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Drug alert: Tranq/xylazine found locally
The Community Drug Strategy for the City of Greater Sudbury has received confirmation that tranq/non-opioid ‘xylazine’ has been found locally in Sudbury and districts. A person may be exposed to xylazine when using other substances. What is xylazine? Xylazine is an animal tranquilizer. It is not intended for human use and when consumed in combination with other…