Health alert in Penticton warns of dangerous "down" drug mix that can't be treated with naloxone.

Interior Health has issued a drug alert for Penticton until December 20th, warning about a purple substance marketed as "down" that contains medetomidine and fentanyl. This mixture poses a high risk of overdose and prolonged sedation, and medetomidine cannot be treated with naloxone. The health authority urges anyone with the drug to call or text 236-422-1601 before using it.

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