There has been confirmation of a potent substance, carfentanil, found in street drugs in Sudbury, Manitoulin Island, Sagamok, and surrounding areas.
Carfentanil is a very toxic opioid that is 100 times more potent than fentanyl. People who use carfentanil may be at high risk of drug poisoning. Carfentanil is a toxic synthetic opioid which is sometimes mixed into street drugs.
It is not intended for human consumption.
It has no smell or taste and you can’t see it. You may not know that your drug is laced with carfentanil. It comes in many forms: powder, pill, and liquid. Using these substances may lead to increased risk of drug poisoning.
Multiple doses of naloxone may be needed to help reverse a poisoning. It is recommended to pick up a free Naloxone Kit at the CWD.
Please take the time to read this Community Drug Warning.
