International Overdose Awareness Day was held at Waverley Park as organizations gathered to provide information on strategies and services available in the community.
THUNDER BAY — Last year the city of Thunder Bay had the highest per capita overdose death rate in all of Ontario and with the provincial government’s recent decision to close 10 safe consumption sites, those participating in this year’s Overdose Awareness Day fear the number of deaths will climb even higher.
The purpose of the event is to raise awareness about the risks of overdose and connect the community with strategies and harm reduction services that are available. Andrew Cuglietta, superintendent of community paramedicine with Superior North EMS, witnesses firsthand on a daily basis the impact more powerful street drugs is having on the community.
“I think there has been a trend going in the right way in terms of easing those barriers to access naloxone and administer it,” Cuglietta said. Since opening in 2018, Path 525 has reversed 424 overdoses. It has also connected thousands of individuals with harm reduction services, treatment options, and provided important health-care services.
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