Overdose alert issued for Waterloo Region due to ‘toxic drug supply’
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There have been 55 overdose deaths so far this year in the area through Sept. 7, according to the WRIDS website. There have also been 1,153 overdose-related 911 calls, which is below last year but on pace with the year before.Carry naloxone and stay safe, the CTS is open at 150 Duke St. West 💜
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