Fraser Health issues toxic drug advisory

A toxic drug advisory was issued by Fraser Health on Thursday (Jan. 8) after a potent sedative with effects irreversible by naloxone was detected in the unregulated opioid supply.
“Friends, family, and community members using unregulated substances may face increased harms of unknowingly taking different substances than intended,” Fraser Health said.
According to the advisory, medetomidine “continues” to be found in the supply throughout Fraser Health region, including Ab