Interior Health issues drug alert in Cranbrook, B.C. | 24CA News

Interior Health has issued an alert advising of a rise in drug poisonings in Cranbrook, B.C.

The alert is for a drug that appears like a white powder and crimson or pink rock. It is being offered as “Down” and heroin/fentanyl.

It comprises methamphetamine, an unknown fentanyl analogue, benzodiazepines, and xylazine and the dangers of taking this drug embrace drug toxicity, respiratory melancholy, and lack of consciousness.

Interior Health recommends discovering drug-checking places at drugchecking.ca to verify the drug earlier than taking it.

IH additionally advises customers to start out with a small quantity and see how they really feel earlier than taking extra.

The drug alert is in impact till Feb. 18.