Скачать или смотреть Health officials warn of powerful sedative in B.C. drug supply

British Columbia health officials say the veterinary sedative medetomidine is circulating in the province's illicit drug supply, and is connected to a recent spike in overdose cases. A one-day record of 256 overdoses were handled by paramedics across B.C. on Jan. 21. (Jan. 29, 2026)

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