在不列颠哥伦比亚省,作为兽医药物的美第托米迪因正在助长剂量过量的激增,造成长期昏迷,并抵抗纳洛酮。 Medetomidine, a veterinary drug, is fueling a surge in overdoses in British Columbia, causing prolonged unconsciousness and resisting naloxone.

不列颠哥伦比亚省吸毒过量激增与 medetomidine有关,这是一种兽医镇静剂,现在出现在无管制的药物中,经常与芬太尼等类阿片混合。 A surge in drug overdoses in British Columbia is linked to medetomidine, a veterinary sedative now appearing in unregulated drugs, often mixed with opioids like fentanyl. 卫生官员报告该物质导致长期失去知觉,可能无法对纳洛酮作出反应。 Health officials report the substance causes prolonged unconsciousness and may not respond to naloxone. 2025年11月,在38%检测过的类阿片样本中发现了中度镇定剂。 In November 2025, medetomidine was found in 38% of tested opioid samples. 维多利亚州警方报告说,24小时内发生15次非致命剂量过量事件,医务人员称发生了严重的公共卫生危机。 Victoria Police reported 15 non-fatal overdoses in 24 hours, with medical staff describing a severe public health crisis. 当局已发布全省范围的警报,敦促人们测试药物,与朋友一起使用,开始小剂量并携带纳诺酮,因为甚至非致命剂量过量也可能造成严重伤害。 Authorities have issued a provincewide alert, urging people to test drugs, use with a friend, start small, and carry naloxone, as even non-fatal overdoses can cause serious harm.