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Overdoses spike in Saskatchewan despite downward trend | Globalnews.ca

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Saskatoon-based Prairie Harm Reduction issued a dangerous drug alert in response to the spike in overdoses.

The pink crystal-like drug contains fentanyl and benzodiazepine.

Prairie Harm says the real number of overdoses is often higher than what’s reported.

Regina has seen overdose responses declining since 2023 .

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