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Other substances combined in the bags include fentanyl, a veterinary sedative called xylazine and heroin.

The New York State Department of Health issued a public health alert concerning "a dangerous mix of substances identified in the Central New York area."

Waterloo Region is experiencing an increase in reported overdoses, drug poisonings and suspected deaths.

The recent drug alert in Waterloo Region highlights the ongoing drug poisoning crisis, urging proactive measures like drug testing and safer supply programs.

The recent drug alert in Waterloo Region highlights the ongoing drug poisoning crisis, urging proactive measures like drug testing and safer supply programs.

Waterloo Region Integrated Drug Strategy has issued a community drug alert for an increase in overdoses/drug poisonings in Waterloo Region.

The Waterloo Region Integrated Drug Strategy (WRIDS) says from March 19 to March 26, three people have died of suspected drug poisonings.

The Waterloo Region Integrated Drug Strategy says six overdoses were reported between Jan. 10 and Jan. 22 – four of them in just the last week.

A community alert has been issued after 44 drug overdoses or poisonings were reported in Waterloo Region within a seven-day period.