3 deaths, several overdoses in past 36 hours reported in Guelph

Three people have died and several overdoses have been reported over the past three days in Guelph, police say.

The three deaths "are believed to possibly be due to a substance overdose," police said Wednesday.

They warned "strong substances" are circulating in the community.

People who use drugs are reminded that street drugs "may be stronger and/or contain substances different than what you're used to," police said.

The Wellington Guelph Drug Strategy (WGDS) offers advice on how to prevent an overdose:

• Carry naloxone.
• Don't use drugs alone.
• Start low and go slow, meaning with any new purchase, use a third of what a person would consider a normal dose to begin. 
• Use the Consumption and Treatment Services site at Guelph's Community Health Centre, which is located at 176 Wyndham St. N.