More red flags are being raised about opioid overdoses in the city.
The City’s Drug Strategy Coordinator Cynthia Olsen indicates the situation has been getting worse because of a dangerous new form of the drug.
“In particular emergency responders have noted that a drug commonly called, down, pink down and pink dizzy,” is the problem says Olsen.
Provincial data indicates the overdose problem is affecting males between the ages of 25-44, and local officials believe this is similar for Thunder Bay.
“Even if you don’t suspect someone is using drugs, if they live alone, I encourage the community to check in on loved ones,” added Olsen.
“The majority of opioid overdoses are unintentional, are occurring in private residences, and roughly 35% of people are alone at the time of death.”
