Wellington County OPP are issuing a public safety alert after officers attended to a number of calls related to opioid overdoses.
There were three calls over the weekend in Wellington North and Centre Wellington.
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The police force says naloxone was administered in each case and none of the overdoses resulted in a fatality.
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They say they are concerned about the number of opioid-related overdoses that have been occurring during that time.
Those who are ill after taking narcotics are being advised to call 9-1-1 and seek help immediately.
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