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13 | O akville B eaver | T hursday,N ovem ber 28,2019 insidehalton.com Halton police have issued a warning after they responded to two fatal suspected overdoses in one week. Officers took to social media on Thursday, Nov. 21, noting the sub- stances that caused the suspected overdoses are unknown at this time. They said the quality of street drugs is unpredictable and those who use drugs should: • Not use these drugs alone • Carry naloxone • Go slow • Know the signs of an overdose. They concluded their message, noting that in the event of an over- dose bystanders should not run, but rather call 911. Police said both fatal suspected overdoses took place on Monday, Nov. 18 with one occurring in Georgetown and one happening in Milton. Officers released few other details about the incidents citing privacy concerns. On Monday, Nov. 18, Halton po- lice tweeted that the previous day they received a call from a bystand- er who found a victim in Burling- ton overdosing on fentanyl. "One of our officers arrived on scene and administered Naloxone to revive a female who was unre- sponsive and not breathing," reads the tweet. Police said this person survived. That tweet concluded with po- lice noting the importance of know- ing the signs of an overdose. These include: • Difficulty walking, talking, or staying awake • Slow, weak or no breathing • Very small pupils • Cold and clammy skin • Dizziness and confusion • Extreme drowsiness • Unusual gurgling or snoring sounds • Blue lips or nails • Inability to wake up, even when shaken. According to the Halton Region Health Department there were 45 emergency room visits due to opioid overdose in Halton between Jan. 1 and April 30, 2019. The health department said there were 40 opioid overdose deaths in Halton in 2018. NEWS POLICE REPORT 2 FATAL SUSPECTED OVERDOSES IN 1 WEEK DAVID LEA dlea@metroland.com