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Over 30 overdoses or poisonings over last four days in Waterloo region: WRIDS

Over 30 overdoses or poisonings over last four days in Waterloo region: WRIDS

The unusually hot weather is compounding concerns about the drug overdose crisis in Waterloo region.

The Waterloo Region Integrated Drugs Strategy says they had 31 reports of overdoses or poisonings from Aug. 31 to Sept. 3.

The group issued a community alert on Wednesday and adds that the risk of death from drug toxicity rises during very hot weather.

They’re reminding residents that cooling centre locations are available to the public.

 

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Harry Miller is a writer and editor based in Toronto with 14 years of experience in the journalism industry. Before joining Canada News Media as a National Online Journalist, Miller worked as a senior writer and a reporter-editor with the Canadian Press and as a breaking news reporter with the Toronto Star. At Canada News Media he covers national news and the trending stories Canadians are searching for. Miller holds two bachelor's degrees, one in journalism from Ryerson University and another in communications and film studies from Carleton University.

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