Cocaine suspected to contain fentanyl reported in Cape Breton County

A Nova Scotia Health image for a drug alert is pictured. (Source: Facebook/Nova Scotia Health)

Nova Scotia Health has issued a drug alert in Cape Breton County.

It said it received an unverified report from a community source about cocaine that was suspected of containing fentanyl. Nova Scotia Health did not say where in Cape Breton County the drug was reported to be found.

Along with the drug alert, Nova Scotia Health shared tips on how to stay safe, including:

• Expect the unexpected
• Do not use drugs alone
• Go low and start slow
• Call 911 immediately for any overdose
• Have naloxone ready
• Provide rescue breaths
• Avoid mixing drugs
• Consider your surroundings before using
• Go to a supervised consumption site if available

It said free naloxone kits are available at most pharmacies and harm reduction programs in the province.

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