Drug overdoses on the rise in Hastings Prince Edward Public Health catchment area
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Hastings Prince Edward Public Health says it has seen an increase in reports of drug overdoses in that region over the past few days.
Hastings Prince Edward Public Health says it has seen an increase in reports of drug overdoses in that region over the past few days.
The health unit adds that while tests are being conducted, sudden increases in overdoses are typically linked to new drugs surfacing in the area.
It adds that everyone who uses drugs is urged to take several steps to ensure their safety. Those include:
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