A substance seized in Cumberland County, which includes the Amherst area, tested positive for isotonitazene.
Side effects of isotonitazene are also similar to fentanyl, including itching, nausea and respiratory depression that can potentially be lethal.
Nova Scotia Health Authority recommends that if you are using a substance, start with a low dose or test them before using.
The alert recommends to not use alone if possible, but if using alone is the only option, call a support person and give them your location in the event of an overdose.
The National Overdose Response Service (NORS) is an option at 888-688-6677.
Have a naloxone kit available, which are available free of charge at most pharmacies and/or needle disposal organizations.
If you think you or someone else has overdosed, call 911 immediately.
