Naloxone-resistant fentanyl is circulating in southern Saskatchewan including Moose Jaw and Swift Current, say RCMP.
Police caution that this fentanyl does not look different than other forms available, but may be resistant to naloxone, the fast-acting drug used to temporarily reverse the effects of overdoses caused by opioids.
“The source and composition of this potentially lethal drug is under active investigation, but if you take it and experience an overdose, it may be irreversible,” says Insp. Jeff Smoliak from Saskatchewan RCMP’s Saskatchewan Enforcement Response Team.
Officers advise the following:
- Have a safe plan in place. Don’t use alone. Let someone you trust know of your plans to use
- Know the signs – someone experiencing an overdose may show signs and symptoms that include:
- Slow, weak or no breathing
- Blue lips or nails
- Dizziness and confusion
- Can’t be woken up
- Choking, gurgling, or snoring sounds
- Drowsiness or difficulty staying awake
An overdose is a medical emergency. If you witness one, call 911 immediately.
