Fake Xanax bars may be tainted with fentanyl: Nova Scotia Health

Nova Scotia Health says don’t use alone

CITYnews halifax \ Meghan Groff

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Nova Scotia Health is warning of reportedly fake Xanax bars that may be tainted with fentanyl in the Halifax area. 

The report came from a community partner that said the substance is being sold as yellow Xanax bars.

They said after ingesting the substance, they had a “much more severe reaction than in the past with other benzodiazepines.”

Nova Scotia Health says don’t use alone.

Halifax’s ReFIX overdose prevention site is at 2107 Brunswick St. and can be reached by calling 902-209-9370.

There’s also a National Overdose Response Service (NORS) phone line, which is available 24/7 by calling 1-888-688-NORS.

Health officials say you can also call a trusted support person and give them your location.

After that, start with a test dose and have a naloxone kit, which are available for free at several locations throughout the province.

In the event of an overdose call 911 and know your rights under the Good Samaritan Act, which can help protect against simple drug possession charges.