Drug Warnings
Because of bad drug policies, there are a lot of toxic drugs out there. The National Drug Alert System (NDAS), created by the St. John Ambulance (SJA), is the most comprehensive and up to date Canadian database of drug warnings.
We are an official partner of the SJA National Drug Alert System, which means that SUNAR can submit drug warnings to be added to their database. If you know about any toxic, tainted, laced or mislabeled drugs, let the rest of us know by filling out an anonymous bad drug report. We will pass it along to the NDAS and we will share the warning below as well.
Drug containing multiple opioids, stimulants, and tranquilizer - new opioid in Nova Scotia
March 11, 2025 –Amherst, Nova Scotia
SUNAR received this report through the Nova Scotia Drug harms alert.
This report was Verified through : Drug Analysis Service Laboratory
Sample of drug was received on January 9th. It’s appearance was described as brownish rock, with a powder and grainy texture. Sample contained : N-Pyrrolidino Metonitazene – a benzimidazole – a type of opioid, which is 2x Stronger than Fentanyl and May need more than one dose of Naloxone!
This drug is a strong synthetic opioid, It cannot be detected using fentanyl test strips, making it even more dangerous!
Use naloxone to reverse opioid toxicity, call 911 for help to address benzo and cocaine toxicity
The sample also had the following in it : Fentanyl, Cocaine, Furanyl UF-17, Xylazine and Caffeine.
Please check out our Safer Drug Use page and Overdose Prevention page to learn how to use as safely as possible.
Substance sold as Dilaudid in West Hants is believed to be KROKODIL!
July 24, 2024 –West Hants, Nova Scotia
SUNAR received this report through the Nova Scotia Drug harms alert.
This report came from a community partner in West Hants regarding a substance sold as Dilaudid that is suspected to be Krokodil.
Krokodil (aka desomorphine) is a strong opioid that increases chances of developing skin infections.
The drug was used the week of July 22nd, the observed reaction to this drug was open sores all over body!
Please check out our Safer Drug Use page and Overdose Prevention page to learn how to use as safely as possible.
Toxic drug alert: Cocaine in western and Central Newfoundland
July 8, 2024 –Newfoundland and Labrador
CCENDU Drug Alert
Western and Central Newfoundland: Toxic Drug Supply, Cocaine
Our province is currently experiencing increased harms due to the increasing toxicity of the
unregulated drug supply.
It has been reported by several community partners that tainted cocaine has caused increased harms including overdose and death.
Due to the unknown toxic supply, other substances may be in the cocaine.
Please check out our Safer Drug Use page and Overdose Prevention page to learn how to use as safely as possible.
Fake Percocet Pills have tested POSITIVE for Fentanyl in Sydney, NS
June 4, 2024 –Sydney, Nova Scotia
SUNAR received this report through the Nova Scotia Drug harms alert.
5mg Percocet Pills Testing Positive for Fentanyl. Purchased in Sydney, Nova Scotia.
The description of the pill: "Pills are thinner and lettering on them is larger than pharmaceutical grade percocet. Specks were found throughout the pills.”
The drug was discarded after testing positive for fentanyl.
Please check out our Safer Drug Use page and Overdose Prevention page to learn how to use as safely as possible.
“COCAINE” IN LABRADOR CAUSING VERY STRONG, INSTANT/SIGNIFICANT HALLUCINATIONS!
April 4, 2024 –Labrador
This report was sent to SUNAR through a trusted worker from the community.
They have been receiving multiple reports of believed to be compromised “Cocaine” in the Labrador region.
The substance is being sold as “cocaine” and is described as being very brittle, “Chalky-like”, breaks/falls apart easily and smells like nail polish remover!
The drug was used IV. The reaction when used was very strong, instant/significant HALLUCINATIONS and PARANOIA. Person who used the substance says “Nothing like cocaine” and “So scary”. The person who used this substance only used 1 point and strongly believes anymore could have been very dangerous.
Please check out our Safer Drug Use page and Overdose Prevention page to learn how to use as safely as possible.