Drug-related incidents still on the rise: Grand Erie Public Health

Grand Erie Public Health (GEPH) are warning residents about a high number of suspected drug-related poisonings in Brantford-Brant over the last two weeks.

According to the Office of the Chief Coroner, between April 20 and April 29, there were three drug-related deaths.

Brantford Police say, in the same timeframe, 21 drug-related poisonings were reported in the area, which is higher than normal.

“The unregulated opioid supply is highly contaminated, often with non-opioid drugs, and the best available evidence suggests this contamination is contributing to the high rates of overdose,” a statement from Grand Erie Public Health said.

They are urging people to use caution when using unregulated drugs, not to use drugs alone, and keeping Naloxone on hand.