KAMLOOPS — Interior Health is alerting the public of a contaminated drug supply in the Kamloops area.
Yesterday (June 19) IHA has issued a warning of the presence of powder cocaine containing fentanyl, and Phenacetin in the region. It notes that Phenacetin is an old pain reliever which is also a carcinogen (cancer causing). Sarms
The health authority says stimulants contaminated with fentanyl have a high risk for overdose.
With that, people who use drugs are advised to have their drugs checked, don’t use alone, carry a Naloxone kit, or use an overdose prevention site.
IHA also recommends using the LifeGuard app, which can contact emergency services for you should an overdose occur.
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Across BC we're seeing unprecedented overdose activity and unusual drug checking results. PLEASE be careful out there. Don't use alone, and take precautions. For prevention tips and local alerts, visit our overdose website https://t.co/S74b6tKjfW #StopOverdose pic.twitter.com/zY0in5QYhk
— Interior Health (@Interior_Health) June 19, 2020
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