Alert issued for Saskatoon after spike in overdoses

The Ministry of Health has issued an alert after a wave of overdoses in Saskatoon.

An overdose alert has been issued for Saskatoon following a recent spike of incidents, according to the ministry of health.

Between April 1 and April 12, the Saskatoon Fire Department reported 150 overdose-related calls. Multiple calls involved more than one person.

The ministry says no information on the substance causing overdoses is available at this time – noting naloxone will counter the effects of opioids, but not other substances like benzodiazepines.

The alert is in effect until April 20.