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This account is closed and is no longer monitored. OMARS Community Drug Alerts are available from @ROWPublicHealth at regionofwaterloo.ca/Communit…

Community Drug Alerts | Region of Waterloo

The OMARS Committee monitors data and information about overdoses in Waterloo Region and issues community drug alerts for Waterloo Region.

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Community Drug Alert Extended for #WaterlooRegion: 3 suspected drug-related deaths. @Sanguen's Drug Checking found fentanyl that is stronger than expected and contain unexpected drugs. Caution with yellow, orange, and bluish-green drugs. Full alert: tinyurl.com/2wmenzr8
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Changes are coming to the way you receive OMARS community drug alerts. On December 1, 2025, this account will close. OMARS community drug alerts will be shared by @ROWPublicHealth and available at regionofwaterloo.ca/Communit…

Community Drug Alerts | Region of Waterloo

The OMARS Committee monitors data and information about overdoses in Waterloo Region and issues community drug alerts for Waterloo Region.

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Community Drug Alert for #WaterlooRegion after 3 suspected drug-related deaths. @Sanguen's Drug Checking Program found fentanyl samples that are stronger than expected and contain unexpected drugs. Be cautious using yellow or orange drugs. Full alert: tinyurl.com/39nrpecw
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Community Drug Alert for #WaterlooRegion. There have been 3 suspected drug-related deaths. Yellow is a colour of concern. There are reports of confusion, disorientation, and memory gaps. Use naloxone, continue to monitor, and call 9-1-1. Full alert: tinyurl.com/mtjpzzbn
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Community Drug Alert Extension for #WaterlooRegion. From May 14-16 there have been 3 suspected drug-related deaths. Concerns have been raised about potential unpredictability in the cocaine supply. Full alert can be found at linktr.ee/WRIDS or tinyurl.com/bdfztnnv
Community drug alert for Waterloo Region outlining 3 suspected drug related death from May 14-16 with concerns having been raised about potential unpredictability in the cocaine supply.

ALT Community drug alert for Waterloo Region outlining 3 suspected drug related death from May 14-16 with concerns having been raised about potential unpredictability in the cocaine supply.

Image of alert information including a graphic on recognizing the signs of overdose (cannot be woken up or not moving, pupils extremely small, cold or clammy skin, dizziness and disorientation, breathing slow or absent, choking or coughing, gurgling, or snoring sounds, discolouration of lips nails or skin)

ALT Image of alert information including a graphic on recognizing the signs of overdose (cannot be woken up or not moving, pupils extremely small, cold or clammy skin, dizziness and disorientation, breathing slow or absent, choking or coughing, gurgling, or snoring sounds, discolouration of lips nails or skin)

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Community Drug Alert for #WaterlooRegion. From May 1-3 there were 5 suspected overdose/drug poisoning related deaths. A printable version of the alert and other resources can be found at linktr.ee/WRIDS Full alert: tinyurl.com/4s4n9apn
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Community Drug Alert for #WaterlooRegion EXTENSION There have been 3 suspected drug poisoning related deaths from Nov. 11 to Nov. 14. This is an extension of the alert issued Nov 6. The CTS and drug checking are open at 150 Duke St. West See the full alert tinyurl.com/hfp7ytf7
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Community Drug Alert for #WaterlooRegion. There have been an increase of drug poisoning related emergency calls. Colours of concern are deep yellow, pale yellow, orange, and green. The CTS and drug checking is open at 150 Duke St. West. Full alert: tinyurl.com/yy3kd29c
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Community Drug Alert for #WaterlooRegion. Five suspected drug poisoning related deaths from Oct 11-21. High amounts of Oxazepam, a benzodiazepine-related drug, detected in samples. The CTS and drug checking is open at 150 Duke St. West. Full alert: tinyurl.com/4w258u73
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Community Drug Alert Extended for #WaterlooRegion. High potency fentanyl detected circulating with benzodiazepine-related drugs. Colours of concern are blue, yellow and neon green. Full alert: tinyurl.com/42fnbwxx
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Community Drug Alert for #WaterlooRegion. High potency fentanyl detected circulating with benzodiazepine-related drugs. Colours of concern are cream, white/yellow, blue/green, and pink. The CTS and drug checking is open at 150 Duke St. West. Full alert: tinyurl.com/4w35wvvn
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Community Drug Alert for #WaterlooRegion. Strong synthetic opioids have been detected in fentanyl samples and may require more doses of naloxone. The CTS and drug checking is open at 150 Duke St. West Full alert: tinyurl.com/ykysanwb
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The WRIDS is deeply dismayed by the Ontario government's decision to close Consumption and Treatment Services (CTS) sites across the province including the Kitchener CTS. This decision will result in widespread health harms and preventable death. Read our full statement below:
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Please join us at one of this year's Drug Poisoning Awareness day events to grieve and memorialize the over 817 residents of Waterloo Region that have died from preventable drug poisonings since 2018.
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This year on Drug Poisoning Awareness Day we continue the call for evidence-based solutions to the policy driven drug toxicity crisis - solutions that affirm the right to lifesaving healthcare in the form of harm reduction supports for those in our community who use drugs.
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Community Drug Alert for #WaterlooRegion, increase in reported drug poisonings. Substances of concern, including "Liquid Xanax" in the unregulated supply. Carry Naloxone & stay safe, the CTS and drug checking is open at 150 Duke St. West Full alert: tinyurl.com/2s4yr3t9
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The deadline to apply for the Building Safer Communities Guiding Council has been extended to Wednesday, June 26 at 12 p.m. Be part of the development of a mental health and addictions crisis response framework for youth in Waterloo Region! Apply here: surveys.regionofwaterloo.ca/…
The Building Safer Communities project is seeking members for its Guiding Council to develop an alternative mental health and addictions crisis response framework for African, Caribbean and Black-identifying and Indigenous youth. Aplpy online by June 26!

ALT The Building Safer Communities project is seeking members for its Guiding Council to develop an alternative mental health and addictions crisis response framework for African, Caribbean and Black-identifying and Indigenous youth. Aplpy online by June 26!

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Community Drug Alert for #WaterlooRegion from @DrugStrategyWR . There have been 5 suspected drug-related deaths from June 12 to June 17. Carry Naloxone and stay safe, the CTS and drug checking is open at 150 Duke St. West. See the full alert: rebrand.ly/ndnfjzx
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