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flag Two unapproved drugs, mixed with deadly opioids, are fueling Sudbury’s soaring overdose crisis, prompting urgent public health warnings.

flag Two dangerous, unapproved drugs—cychlorphine, a potent opioid, and Deschlorodemethyldiazepam, a benzodiazepine—are circulating in Sudbury’s drug supply, increasing overdose risks, according to the Community Drug Strategy and Toronto’s Drug Checking Service. flag Both substances may be mixed with fentanyl, carfentanil, or xylazine, making even small amounts lethal. flag As of August 2025, the Sudbury and Manitoulin region’s opioid-related death rate reached 53.7 per 100,000—more than triple Ontario’s average. flag Officials urge carrying naloxone, avoiding substance mixing, using lower doses, and never using alone. flag Overdose symptoms include slowed breathing, blue-tinged skin, and unresponsiveness. flag Free naloxone kits are available at multiple locations and online, with support through the National Overdose Response Service and the Brave App.

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