Grey Bruce Public Health in Canada launches a pilot project with rapid response drug-testing kits to address opioid overdoses.

Grey Bruce Public Health in Canada will launch a pilot project offering local drug users rapid response drug-testing kits to promote safer drug use. The kits test for fentanyl, benzodiazepines, and xylazine, aiming to inform users about the substances in their drugs and encourage caution. This initiative is part of a response to the increasing number of opioid overdoses, with 174 suspected overdoses in 2023, resulting in 10% fatalities.

April 08, 2024
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