Increased number of overdoses reported in Regina in April

A drug alert has been issued for Regina, as 140 overdoses have been reported so far this month.

An increased number of overdoses have been reported in Regina since April 1, according to an alert from the province on Wednesday.

There have been 140 overdose-related calls between April 1 and April 21, many of which required multiple doses of naloxone.

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Numerous samples tested by the Newo-Yotina Friendship Centre were positive for fentanyl and benzodiazepines, but there may be other substances circulating in the community, the alert said.

Many of the calls this month resulted in unconsciousness and cardiac arrest, with some needing advanced emergency medical treatment.