育空地区宣布,由于xylazine与剂量相关联的过量死亡增加,因此存在使用药物的紧急情况。 Yukon declares substance use health emergency as xylazine-linked overdose deaths rise.

育空地区卫生部长Tracy-Anne McPhee报告说,催眠剂是一种兽医镇定剂,与该地区超剂量死亡率上升有关。 Yukon's Health Minister Tracy-Anne McPhee reported that xylazine, a veterinary tranquillizer, is linked to a rise in overdose deaths in the territory. 验尸官处正在调查9月23日至10月4日期间6起涉嫌有毒药物死亡的案件,其中4起被确认为与毒品有关,使今年的总数达到12起。 The coroner's service is investigating six suspected toxic drug deaths from September 23 to October 4, four of which are confirmed as drug-related, bringing this year's total to 12. Xylazine不是类阿片,无法用纳诺酮逆转,增加了使用者的风险。 Xylazine is not an opioid and cannot be reversed with naloxone, heightening risks for users. 自2022年1月以来,已宣布了使用药物的保健紧急情况。 A substance use health emergency has been declared since January 2022.