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The Saskatchewan Ministry of Health issued a drug overdose alert for Onion Lake Cree Nation on Saturday afternoon, saying that there had been “a significant increase in suspected overdoses” this weekend.
The alert, which also covers the surrounding areas, did not say how many overdose incidents had been reported and said it did not have information on the substance involved but said “multiple instances” had needed naloxone, a drug used to treat opioid overdoses.
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There have been no reported deaths, the ministry said, but there was a concern that “a potentially dangerous or contaminated batch” may be circulating in the community.
Onion Lake Cree Nation is about 50 km north of Lloydminster and straddles the Alberta/Saskatchewan provincial border.
Symptoms of an overdose may include but are not limited to:
- slow or no breathing
- gurgling
- gasping or snoring
- clammy and cool skin
- blue lips or nails
- difficulty waking up or staying awake
The Saskatchewan government provides free naloxone kits and training on how to administer it to anyone at risk of an opioid overdose, as well as to anyone who might witness an overdose. The training also covers overdose prevention, recognition and response.
A list of places where the free kits are available can be found here. Emergency departments across the province also carry the kits, and they can be purchased at some pharmacies as well.
- If you or someone you know is struggling with addiction you can call the National Overdose Response Service at 1-888-688-6677. This toll-free, 24-hour hotline aims to prevent deadly overdoses by connecting people who are alone and using drugs with peer volunteers who can call for help if needed.
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