Medetomidine(一种兽医镇静剂)正在污染不列颠哥伦比亚不受管制的药物,造成过量剂量和死亡。 Medetomidine, a vet sedative, is contaminating BC’s unregulated drugs, causing overdoses and deaths.

在不列颠哥伦比亚省不受管制的药物供应中,美第托米迪因是一种用于安抚动物的兽医镇静剂,正在日益出现,对公众健康构成严重危险。 Medetomidine, a veterinary sedative used to calm animals, is increasingly appearing in British Columbia’s unregulated drug supply, posing a serious public health risk. 最初用于宠物和牲畜,发现它与芬太尼等毒品混合,导致过量剂量、呼吸道抑郁、低血压和昏迷。 Originally intended for pets and livestock, it has been found mixed with drugs like fentanyl, leading to overdoses, respiratory depression, low blood pressure, and unconsciousness. 使用者往往不知道该物质的存在, Users often don’t know the substance is present, making it especially dangerous. 卫生官员报告说,住院人数和与 medetomidine有关的死亡人数在上升,这促使人们发出警告,并努力提高检测和公众意识。 Health officials report rising hospitalizations and deaths linked to medetomidine, prompting warnings and efforts to improve detection and public awareness.