Regional opioid overdoses more than doubled in September; Cornwall officials warn about street drug use

A piece of purple heroin, also known as purp, sits next to a bag of crystal meth in this March 2020 file photo. Cornwall police and the Eastern Ontario Health Unit are warning people about opioid use after the number of ER visits from overdoses more than doubled in September. (O.P.P. via Newswatch Group, File)

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