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Nottawasaga Opioid Advisory Working Group to host community awareness event
September 4, 2025 · 0 Comments
By Brian Lockhart
The use of unregulated drugs continues to be a problem in many communities around the country.
There has been an alarming number of deaths due to overdoses, especially with unregulated drugs that contain fentanyl.
According to Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit Statistics, there were 25 overdose visits to hospital emergency wards the week of Aug. 10, and the county is averaging seven drug-related deaths per week.
The majority of suspected overdose emergency department visits and suspected drug-related deaths are due to opioid use. Increases in the numbers can be an early warning for surges in opioid-related overdoses.
The Nottawasaga Opioid Advisory Working Group will be hosting a community awareness event in Bradford.
This is an opportunity to learn about supports and services available to people who use drugs, their family, friends, and the community.
A similar event was held in Alliston last year, and many people attended to learn more about the current crisis and what can be done to prevent drug overdoses and related deaths.
The Nottawasaga Opioid Advisory Working Group event will be held on Thursday, Sept. 25, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Bradford Leisure Centre at 471 West Park Ave., Bradford.
Every Aug. 31, Opioid Awareness Day is recognized in Canada.
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