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flag Yukon declares substance use health emergency as xylazine-linked overdose deaths rise.

flag Yukon's Health Minister Tracy-Anne McPhee reported that xylazine, a veterinary tranquillizer, is linked to a rise in overdose deaths in the territory. flag The coroner's service is investigating six suspected toxic drug deaths from September 23 to October 4, four of which are confirmed as drug-related, bringing this year's total to 12. flag Xylazine is not an opioid and cannot be reversed with naloxone, heightening risks for users. flag A substance use health emergency has been declared since January 2022.

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