The Regina Police Service reports that the City has had three suspected drug overdose deaths in a 24 hour period, and 12 suspected fatal overdoses since July 1st.
They are occurring across the city, with about half of them in the inner city neighbourhoods. A news release from the Police Service says so far this year in Regina, there have been 84 suspected overdose deaths compared to 71 by last year at this time.

Click here for the Overdoses July 19 dashboard

What can you do?
Regina Police Service: “Our officers work hard to take illicit drugs off the streets. Success in our drug trafficking investigations, on its own, is not enough to eliminate drug use, addiction and overdoses. It takes all of us to create community safety and well-being. How can you help?”

The signs of a possible drug overdose are:

-Difficulty walking/talking/staying awake
-Blue lips or nails
-Very small pupils
-Cold and clammy skin
-Dizziness and confusion
-Extreme drowsiness
-Choking, gurgling or snoring sounds
-Slow, weak or no breathing
-Inability to wake up, even when shaken or shouted at.

Carry and know how to use Naloxone (Narcan). Create a safety plan to reduce harm. Do not use alone and seek out harm reduction services in the community. Know the Good Samaritan Drug Overdose Act. This act protects those experiencing a drug overdose or anyone present during an overdose from charges for possession of a controlled substance when they call 9-1-1 for help.