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Carfentanil, a deadly synthetic opioid, is driving a surge in overdoses in Edmonton, prompting expanded harm reduction efforts.
Carfentanil, a synthetic opioid vastly more potent than fentanyl, is increasingly detected in Edmonton’s illicit drug supply, fueling a rise in overdoses and fatalities.
Health officials warn the drug, often mixed with other substances undetected, poses extreme risks even in tiny amounts, leading to respiratory failure and death.
Its potency complicates overdose reversal, requiring multiple naloxone doses in some cases.
Authorities are expanding harm reduction efforts, including naloxone access and supervised consumption sites, while intensifying supply chain disruptions.
Despite these measures, the unpredictable nature of the drug supply continues to challenge response systems, prompting calls for coordinated regional action to address the growing crisis.
El carfentanilo, un opioide sintético mortal, está impulsando un aumento en las sobredosis en Edmonton, lo que ha provocado mayores esfuerzos de reducción de daños.