Warning: Drug Poisonings on the Rise in Chatham-Kent

Warning: Drug poisonings on the rise in Chatham-Kent

Chatham-Kent Public Health (CKPH) is alerting the public that there has been a recent increase in drug poisoning in the municipality.

CK Public Health issues another warning about drug poisonings in C-K

CK Public Health issued an another alert Friday afternoon about an increase in drug poisonings (overdoses) and unexpected reactions to substances in Chatham‑Kent based on elevated opioid-related EMS calls during the last several days.

CK Public Health issues second tainted drug supply warning of 2026

The organization says there's been a steady number of opioid-related EMS calls over the past few days.

Drug poisoning alert issued in Chatham-Kent amid spike in EMS calls

Chatham-Kent Public Health is warning residents about an increase in drug poisonings and unexpected reactions linked to the local drug supply. CK Public Health issued the alert after noting elevated opioid-related EMS calls over the past several days. Officials say there are reports of strong tranquilizers appearing in the local drug supply, resulting in cases of heavy sedation. Health officials emphasize that the unregulated drug supply remains…