Calling 911 is essential because Naloxone reverses the effects of an overdose from opioid, it can wear off before the person has completely recovered. Those who use drugs can protect themselves from an overdose by ensuring they are not alone when using and purchasing from a trusted supplier if possible. They can also take a small test dose to determine the drug’s impact and carry Naloxone. Drug test strips that can detect opioids can also help reduce the risk of overdose. They are available at
SOAR Community Services, 133 Elgin St and 1-225 Fairview Dr. in Brantford and the DROP at 185 Robinson St. in Simcoe from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Test strips are also available through The Positive Health Network Van by sending a text to (289) 440-4912 for Brantford-Brant, or (289) 440-4903 for Haldimand, Norfolk, and Six Nations. Vball@postmedia.com
Grand Erie Public Health, overdose deaths, naloxone, call 911, opioid overdose, drug test strips, SOAR Community Services, DROP, Brantford, Simcoe, The Positive Health Network Van
So call 911 even if they look kinda okay?
I read this like twice and still don’t get it. Naloxone wears off?? so then what, call again? Also where are these test strips, like at the pharmacy or what.
The part about “test dose” sounds dangerous to me. Like people already messing with it and they wanna test it first? I’m assuming the strip just proves it’s laced and then you still take it…
Grand Erie health warning… okay but why is it always “go get naloxone” like that fixes everything. If you’re not alone that’s good, but people buy from “trusted suppliers”?? I don’t know who they think that is. Also the locations listed are confusing, Monday Wednesday Friday? I’m just saying more should be done than pamphlets and vans.