Eastern Ontario Health Unit and Cornwall Police Service Warn About Increase in Drug
The Eastern Ontario Health Unit and Cornwall Police have issued a warning regarding an increase in drug poisonings linked to an unknown substance called 'pink fentanyl.' Authorities are urging the public to avoid unregulated drugs and carry naloxone kits.
Why it matters
Public health warnings regarding toxic unregulated drug supplies are critical for harm reduction and preventing fatal overdoses in local communities.
The Eastern Ontario Health Unit (EOHU) and Cornwall Police Service (CPS) are warning residents about an increase in drug-related poisonings in Cornwall. The EOHU has been notified by its community partners that a toxic substance present in the unregulated drug supply may be causing the drug poisonings. The substance is called “pink fentanyl,” although its exact composition is currently unknown.
Drug poisoning prevention and safety tips
The best way to prevent a drug poisoning is to avoid unregulated substances and to only take medications that were prescribed to you by a healthcare professional. However, if you’re going to use unregulated substances, taking the following precautions will help to lower the risk:
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