Drug Strategy News

The Overdose Monitoring Alert and Response System (OMARS) is extending a Community Drug Alert for Waterloo Region.
This alert is an extension of the Community Drug Alert released on November 6, 2024, that included 35 suspected overdose/drug poisonings from October 31 to November 5. From November 11 to November 14, there were 3 suspected overdose/drug poisoning related deaths.
Deep yellow, pale yellow, orange, and green fentanyl are colours of concern.
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The Overdose Monitoring Alert and Response System (OMARS) is issuing a Community Drug Alert for Waterloo Region.
From October 31 to November 5 there was an increase in the number of overdoses/drug poisonings, with 35 reported cases.
Deep yellow, pale yellow, orange, and green fentanyl are colours of concern.
The Kitchener CTS Drug Checking Program has seen an increase in xylazine. Medetomidine/dexmedetomidine and oxazepam continue to be detected.
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The Overdose Monitoring Alert and Response System (OMARS) is issuing a Community Drug Alert for Waterloo Region.
From October 11 to October 21, there were 5 suspected drug-related deaths.
It is respiratory illness season. Respiratory illnesses and infections such COVID-19, influenza, and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) can affect breathing and may increase risk of overdose. Go slow and use less when sick. “Downers” or drugs with sedative properties cause...
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The Overdose Monitoring Alert and Response System (OMARS) is extending a Community Drug Alert for Waterloo Region released on September 24, 2024 that included three suspected drug overdose/poisoning related deaths between September 17 to September 23.
From September 29 to September 30, there were 3 additional suspected drug-related deaths.
The Kitchener CTS Drug Checking Program found high potency Fentanyl, Oxazepam, Dexmedetomidine, and Paraflurofentanyl in samples over...
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The Overdose Monitoring Alert and Response System (OMARS) is issuing a Community Drug Alert for Waterloo Region.
From September 17 to September 23, there was an increase in reported overdoses/ drug poisonings, with 41 reported overdoses, and 3 suspected drug-related deaths
The Kitchener CTS Drug Checking Program found high potency Fentanyl circulating with Oxazepam. Dexmedetomidine, Fentanyl, Paraflurofentanyl, and Bromazolam were also found in samples over the last week.
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