There are two new drugs on the streets that have Halton Police concerned.
Both Etizolam and Flualprazolam are synthetically manufactured drugs that have been compared to xanax.
However, they are considered to be far more potent.
Detective Sergeant Paul Foley with Halton Police’s Drug and Human Trafficking Unit says they found the drugs during two overdose cases.
Foley adds that Naloxone will not reverse the overdose effects for these two drugs like it would for fentanyl and other opioids.
He says that’s an issue they’re facing because the drugs have been found mixed with opioids.
They are two synthetically manufactured drugs that have been compared to xanax.
Detective Sergeant Foley says the two drugs come in many different forms.
Halton Police have given some tips on how to know if someone is overdosing.
Detective Sergeant Foley says your first step should be to call 9-1-1.
Know the signs. An overdose is a medical emergency. Know the signs of an overdose and call 9-1-1 right away:
– difficulty walking, talking, or staying awake
– blue lips or nails
– very small pupils
– cold and clammy skin
– dizziness and confusion
– extreme drowsiness
– choking, gurgling or snoring sounds
– slow, weak or no breathing
– inability to wake up, even when shaken or shouted at
Don’t run. Call 9-1-1. Our frontline officers, and other first responders in Halton, carry naloxone and we want to assist. The Good Samaritan Drug Overdose Act provides broad legal protections for anyone seeking emergency support during an overdose, including the person experiencing an overdose. This means citizens, including youth, will not be charged for offences such as simple possession for calling 9-1-1 in an emergency.
