Drug Alert issued for Castlegar
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Ankors tested the light pink powder substance and found high concentrations of Fentanyl and Benzodiazepines.
“High risk of overdose with prolonged sedation, may not respond to Naloxone, continue to give breaths and seek medical attention,” said Interior Health.
Ankors has offered the following tips and guidelines to protect the public:
Get your drugs checked
Avoid using drugs and alcohol together
Don’t use alone
Start with a small amount
Go slow
Call 911 immediately if something doesn’t feel right
Give rescue breaths and Naloxone if someone has decreased breathing or other signs of an overdose