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Medetomidine, a vet sedative, is contaminating BC’s unregulated drugs, causing overdoses and deaths.
Medetomidine, a veterinary sedative used to calm animals, is increasingly appearing in British Columbia’s unregulated drug supply, posing a serious public health risk.
Originally intended for pets and livestock, it has been found mixed with drugs like fentanyl, leading to overdoses, respiratory depression, low blood pressure, and unconsciousness.
Users often don’t know the substance is present, making it especially dangerous.
Health officials report rising hospitalizations and deaths linked to medetomidine, prompting warnings and efforts to improve detection and public awareness.
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La medetomidina, un sedante veterinario, está contaminando los fármacos no regulados de BC, causando sobredosis y muertes.