Monty Ghosh, an addictions specialist and assistant professor at the University of Calgary. "My big worry is that these numbers will only be exacerbated, not just by the substance use themselves and by the toxicity of the drug supply, but also by this added stress of heat and being exposed to the elements outdoors," said Dr. The heat wave comes at a time when Alberta is reporting record opioid deaths. "We're really looking out for things like heat exhaustion, extreme sunburn - so we will supply individuals with little packets of sunscreen - and dehydration," said Kevin Webb, director of emergency shelter and housing at the Calgary Drop-In Centre. Outreach workers on high alert as heat wave hits Calgary amidst drug crisisĪt the Calgary Drop-In Centre, staff are already watching out for negative effects of the heat.
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