Drug Alert
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Pink fentanyl suspected in drug overdose spike in City of Kawartha LakesThe health unit advises the latest spike in overdoses is due to fentanyl that is pink in colour, sometimes known among drug users as 'cotton candy.'HealthAug 25
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Peterborough health unit reports 17 suspected drug poisonings over long weekendThe health unit says the poisonings are presumed to be linked to a pink substance reported on Aug. 1. Testing found traces of benzos but was negative for fentanyl and xylazine.HealthAug 8
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Drug poisoning alerts issued for Peterborough area, City of Kawartha LakesPeterborough Public Health's regional opioid harms portal reports from Jan. 1 to June 30, 2023, there were 38 suspected drug-related deaths.HealthAug 1
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38 suspected fatal drug overdoses so far in 2023 for Peterborough areaPeterborough Public Health reports through so far in 2023, there have been 195 emergency department visits for drug poisonings — down from 285 over the same time period in 2022.HealthJul 10
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Vape juice containing benzodiazepines prompts Chilliwack drug alertBenzodiazepines are a class of drug that slow brain activity and create a drowsy or calming effect, and include the brand-name products Valium, Xanax and Ativan.HealthJun 29
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Drug-poisoning alert issued for Peterborough areaA rash of drug poisoning has prompted a warning from the Peterborough, Ont., health unit. The regional opioid harms portal shows 26 suspected drug-related deaths January-April.HealthJun 1
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‘Deeply concerned’: Regina police watch for ‘tranq dope’ in illicit drugsXylazine is normally used in veterinary medicine to sedate large animals such as cattle or horses. Regina police expect the tranquilizer to show up in local illicit drugs.CrimeMar 28
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High overdose warning alert issued for Penticton, B.C.A notice by Interior Health Tuesday warned about drugs sold in Penticton, B.C., as down, dope and fentanyl which carry a potentially deadly mix of bromazolam and fentanyl.HealthMar 28
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Health unit issues opioid overdose alert for City of Kawartha LakesThe Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit reports a "noticeable increase" in suspected drug overdoses in the City of Kawartha Lakes over the past week.HealthMar 20
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Peterborough health unit issues toxic drug alert for green pills being sold as Xanax'The potency of this product is unknown,' the health unit stated in reference to the green, round pills that may be sold as Xanax.HealthMar 10
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