Interior Health has issued an alert advising of an increase in drug poisonings in Cranbrook, B.C.
The alert is for a drug that looks like a white powder and red or pink rock. It is being sold as “Down” and heroin/fentanyl.
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It contains methamphetamine, an unknown fentanyl analogue, benzodiazepines, and xylazine and the risks of taking this drug include drug toxicity, respiratory depression, and loss of consciousness.
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Interior Health recommends finding drug-checking locations at drugchecking.ca to check the drug before taking it.
IH also advises users to start with a small amount and see how they feel before taking more.
The drug alert is in effect until Feb. 18.
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