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*DRUG ALERT*
Public Health received a report from law enforcement that a recent sample from Cape Breton, Nova Scotia that was tested at the National Drug Analysis Service laboratory was positive for Etizolam. (1/4)
Public Health received a report from law enforcement that a recent sample from Cape Breton, Nova Scotia that was tested at the National Drug Analysis Service laboratory was positive for Etizolam. (1/4)
The substance tested was a white, triangular tablet with three lines on each side. It had the logo “XANAX” on one side and “2” on the other. (2/4)
Etizolam is similar to benzodiazepines like Xanax, Valium, and Ativan. Benzodiazepine overdoses may present like opioid overdoses, but cannot be reversed by using naloxone. (3/4)
Calling 911 is important for all suspected overdoses, even if naloxone is available.
With the possibility of substance contamination, it’s important to reduce the risk of overdose: (4/4)
With the possibility of substance contamination, it’s important to reduce the risk of overdose: (4/4)
