A candidate for the leadership of the provincial Progressive Conservative Party is calling a spike in overdose deaths caused by Fentanyl-laced cocaine, a “crisis. Eugene Manning told VOCM Open Line with Paddy Daly that while he believes everyone is trying their best in addressing addictions, mental health, treatment, cost of living issues and crime, the compounded problem needs to be addressed using a multi-pronged approach. ” He applauded the Newfoundland Embassy who are offering a Naloxone training session in connection with Thrive and Eastern Health