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Extremely high concentrations of fentanyl being sold on streets of Penticton

Interior Health has issued a warning for high risks of fatal overdoses
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Interior Health is warning people in Penticton and the South Okanagan about extremely high concentrations of fentanyl being sold on the street.

The drug, being sold as ‘down’ or fentanyl in beige chunks, carries a high risk of overdose and a high risk of a fatal overdose.

The alert was issued on July 19 and is set to be active until July 26.

This is the second time that drugs with high levels of fentanyl were found being sold in Penticton.

In both cases, the drugs were found with no fillers or additives during testing.

To reduce the risk of overdose, Interior Health has made several suggestions:

• Get your drugs checked before use

• Avoid using different drugs at the same time or using drugs and alcohol together

• Don’t use alone or ask someone to check on you

• Start with a small amount and work up

• Use at an overdose prevention site

• Know how to respond to overdose

• If you must use while alone, consider using the Lifeguard app which can connect you with 911 emergency responders if you overdose

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