Xylazine

Regina police are warning about the presence of Xylazine in the city. A tested substance sold as fentanyl was found to contain both fentanyl and Xylazine, a combination they say presents a heightened risk of overdose and death. Xylazine is a tranquilizer used in veterinary medicine and it’s sedative effects can’t be reversed by naloxone. Police […]

With four suspected drug related deaths in Regina since February 14, the Saskatchewan Coroners Service is asking the public to increase its awareness of the dangers of illicit street drugs. Preliminary toxicology in these deaths indicates high levels of Xylazine in combination with fentanyl, acetyl fentanyl and methamphetamine. “This is a fatal combination” Chief Coroner […]