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Fentanyl found in brown sample

A brown sample brought to CanTEST for testing was found to contain paracetamol, caffeine, heroin, 6-MAM, and the potent synthetic opioid fentanyl. This is the first time fentanyl has been detected at CanTEST Effects– Fentanyl carries the risk of fatal overdose. Fentanyl is known to cause an opioid-like overdose (lowered/loss of consciousness, person may seem like sleeping/snoring, tiny/pinpoint pupils, discoloured

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Opioid overdose warning

NUAA is warning the community to stay alert for opioid overdoses. Recent reports of heroin mis-sold as cocaine and fentanyl adulterated heroin is driving the concern.Unknowingly taking opioids can kill or cause dizziness, paleness, blurred vision, loss of consciousness, vomiting, difficulty breathing. Call 000 if something is wrong. You will not get in trouble for seeking help. What to look

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