The Moose Jaw Police Service dealt with three sudden deaths during a 48-hour period between June 9 and 10, which the agency believes was due to tainted or compromised Fentanyl.
The police service is reminding residents that anyone can be at risk of a drug overdose, so don’t use drugs alone. For people who are drug users or know people who use drugs, seek help for them immediately and don’t let the addiction lead to a near-fatal or fatal overdose.
Friends and family should learn the signs of an opioid overdose, which can include difficulty walking, talking or staying awake; blue lips or nails; pinpoint pupils; cold and clammy skin; dizziness or confusion; extreme drowsiness; choking, gurgling or snoring sounds; slow or weak breathing; and inability to wake up even when shaken or shouted at.
The Good Samaritan Overdose Act will protect people experiencing a drug overdose from charges of possession of a controlled substance. That’s also true for anyone present while someone else is experiencing an overdose, the police service said. Residents should not hesitate to call 911 in an overdose situation.
Learn more about the Good Samaritan Overdose Act by clicking here.
People can access a Naloxone kit if they are concerned about experiencing a drug overdose or witnessing one. Learn more about take-home Naloxone by clicking here.
If residents have information about people trafficking drugs in the community, they can give authorities that information and remain anonymous by calling Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).
Police continue to investigate the deaths.
