Surge in Overdoses Linked to Medetomidine in Moncton

UNVERIFIED·Primary source · The Globe and Mail

Moncton is experiencing a surge in suspected overdoses linked to the veterinary tranquilizer medetomidine. First responders are reporting 20-27 suspected overdoses daily since late May. Naloxone is ineffective against medetomidine, complicating the response to the drug crisis.

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01 — What / Thesis
Surge in Overdoses Linked to Medetomidine in Moncton
02 — Who / Subject
Moncton Fire Department, Harvest House, ENSEMBLE
03 — Where / Locus
Moncton, New Brunswick, Canada
04 — When / Temporality
Late May to June 2026

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Surge in Overdoses Linked to Medetomidine in Moncton

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