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Belleville Faces Addiction Emergency: What Led to the Overdose Surge?

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Belleville, Ont., declares a state of emergency after multiple overdoses. Mayor calls for change amidst addiction crisis. Read on to uncover the shocking details!

Belleville, a quiet town in Ontario, recently made headlines for declaring a state of emergency following a surge in drug overdoses. The city faced a heartbreaking situation with 23 overdoses reported in just two days. Mayor Neil Ellis expressed the urgent need for a comprehensive plan to tackle the addiction and mental health crisis plaguing the community.

The drug overdoses were attributed to tainted street drugs, suspected to be mixed with tranquilizers, causing devastating impacts on the users. Emergency services and healthcare facilities in Belleville were overwhelmed, highlighting the pressing need for immediate assistance and resources to combat the escalating crisis.

While the city grapples with the aftermath of the overdose surge, Belleville Mayor Neil Ellis urged the federal and provincial governments to step in and provide much-needed support. The situation is a stark reminder of the challenges faced by communities dealing with addiction and mental health issues.

In a show of solidarity, Prime Minister Trudeau and Ontario Premier Doug Ford pledged their support to address the drug crisis in Belleville. The collaboration between different levels of government is crucial in ensuring the safety and well-being of the residents amidst this ongoing emergency.

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The city of Belleville, Ontario has declared a state of emergency following a surge in drug overdoses. Over a span of 24 hours, emergency crews respon.

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Belleville, Ont., declares state of emergency after rash of drug ... (Toronto Star)

Belleville Mayor Neil Ellis says the declaration on behalf of city council was made because of the growing addiction, mental health and homelessness crisis in ...

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Belleville declares state of emergency following 16 overdose calls ... (CTV Edmonton)

The City of Belleville has declared a state of local emergency over the "growing addition, mental health and homelessness crisis."

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Belleville Mayor Neil Ellis says the declaration on behalf of city council was made because of the growing addiction, mental health and homelessness crisis in ...

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The overdoses are attributed to tainted street drugs believed to be mixed with tranquilizers that have more devastating impacts on users.

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Belleville, Ont. declares state of emergency following 16 overdose ... (CTV Edmonton)

The City of Belleville has declared a state of local emergency over the "growing addiction, mental health and homelessness crisis."

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Le maire de la ville ontarienne de Belleville a décrété l'état d'urgence jeudi en réaction aux 17 overdoses survenues en près de 24 heures.

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Belleville, Ont., declares state of emergency after surge in overdoses (The Globe and Mail)

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