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flag Ontario sees deadly drug surge linked to tainted substances, prompting urgent overdose prevention calls.

flag Health and law enforcement officials in Ontario are warning of a surge in drug overdoses, particularly in the Brockville area and Toronto’s Eglinton-Dufferin corridor, with multiple fatal incidents reported in late September 2025. flag Authorities attribute the rise to unregulated drugs potentially laced with dangerous substances like benzodiazepines and xylazine, which can reduce naloxone effectiveness. flag Both the South East Health Unit and Toronto police urge immediate 911 calls for suspected overdoses, emphasizing that help-seeking is protected under the Good Samaritan Drug Overdose Act. flag Public health officials recommend carrying naloxone, avoiding substance mixing, using small test doses, and never using alone. flag The National Overdose Response Service (1-888-688-6677) offers phone support for safer consumption.

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