Animal tranquilizer being mixed with fentanyl in Toronto's illicit drug supply, experts warn | CBC News
Medetomidine (a veterinary sedative) is increasingly present in Toronto's fentanyl supply, worsening overdose risk and limiting naloxone effectiveness.
A new opioid has been found in Toronto's drug supply and users may not even know it | CBC News
A newly detected synthetic opioid, cychlorphine, is appearing in fake pharmaceutical opioids in Toronto's unregulated drug supply, posing unknown overdose risk.
High strength MDMA pills at Electric Picnic 'pose extreme risk', HSE warns
Pills at the festival contain up to 300mg MDMA; HSE offers on-site drug checking and harm reduction advice, urging avoiding use and seeking medical help.
In the age of deadly street drugs, an Oakland nonprofit is analyzing drugs for users
Free, rapid street drug testing uses infrared analysis to identify adulterants and inform users, reducing overdose risk through harm-reduction guidance.