Nova Scotia Health says a drug in the Halifax area has led to overdoses and two deaths.
It says the substance is unknown, and that it has had reports from community partners.
#DRUGALERT We’ve received reports that an unknown substance is circulating in the #Halifax area. It has led to a number of overdoses, including 2 deaths. The only description we have is that the drug may be being sold on a blotter (small squares of paper, typically used for acid) pic.twitter.com/EaNhqhmeXq
— Nova Scotia Health (@HealthNS) July 15, 2021
The only description available is that the drug may be sold on a blotter, or small squares of paper typically associated with acid.
Nova Scotia Health says try not to use substances alone, and always have naloxone available even if not intentionally using opioids.
