Substance sold as Dilaudid in West Hants is believed to be KROKODIL!

Written By Sylv Newhook

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.

Sylv Newhook
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