4 stories tagged #medetomidine

  1. Moncton Overdose Surge Linked to Suspected Tranquillizer in Drug Supply
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    Moncton Overdose Surge Linked to Suspected Tranquillizer in Drug Supply

    Moncton, N.B. sees major spike in overdose calls over weekend; suspected tranquillizer medetomidine in drug supply.

    3h ago 1 min read
  2. Rhino Tranq’ Surges in US Illicit Drug Supply, Health Alert Issued
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    Rhino Tranq’ Surges in US Illicit Drug Supply, Health Alert Issued

    Medetomidine, a veterinary sedative, increasingly found with fentanyl, raising overdose risks.

    2mo ago 2 min read
  3. HART Hubs Fall Short on Addiction Recovery, Advocates Say
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    HART Hubs Fall Short on Addiction Recovery, Advocates Say

    A year after Ontario launched HART Hubs to replace supervised consumption sites, advocates report minimal progress in recovery services, housing, and overdose prevention-despite official claims of progress.

    2mo ago 2 min read
  4. Manitoba RCMP Seize $1.5M in Drugs, Including Heroin Mixed with Animal Tranquilizers
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    Manitoba RCMP Seize $1.5M in Drugs, Including Heroin Mixed with Animal Tranquilizers

    Manitoba RCMP dismantled an interprovincial drug network, seizing over $1.5 million in illicit substances and cash. The haul included dangerous heroin mixed with veterinary sedatives.

    3mo ago 1 min read