![]() ![]() The nation experienced a shattering 47,000 opioid-related overdose deaths in 2017.ĭriving the surge are potent, cheap synthetics like fentanyl that have spread into the illicit drug supply. drug crisis does not appear to be letting up. Picture alliance/picture alliance via Getty Image Some addiction specialists want to pilot similar programs in the U.S. In general, the faster the drug hits the blood stream, the greater the risk of overdose.In several European countries and Canada, patients with longterm opioid addiction are prescribed pharmaceutical grade heroin which they inject in clinics like the Patrida Medical Clinic in Berlin. How you take your drugs determines how quickly the drug takes effect. If you start using a new type of drug, stop using drugs or reduce your use – even for a few days – you can lose your tolerance. This means that over time, you would have to use more drugs than before to feel the same effects. With some drugs, like opioids, the body can build a tolerance. As you get older, your body may not be able to handle the same dose of drugs you used when you were younger. If you take a stimulant drug and have a pre-existing heart condition, you may be at a higher risk of overdose and death. Depressant drugs that slow breathing include opioids (such as fentanyl, morphine, hydromorphone, heroin, oxycodone, or methadone), gabapentin and benzodiazepines. If you have an illness that affects your lungs and you take a depressant drug ("downer") that slows breathing, you may be at a higher risk of overdose and death. ![]() If you are sick or feeling unwell, your body may be working harder than usual and less able to handle the amount of drugs that you would usually use. The illegal drug supply has become more toxic in recent years. It can be deadly even in extremely small amounts. Fentanyl is an opioid that is 50-100 times more toxic than other opioids (such as heroin, oxycodone, and morphine). Some drugs are far more toxic and dangerous than others. It is important to note that mixing substances, for example an opioid and a stimulant, can decrease the effectiveness of naloxone when responding to an overdose. However, using two drugs together means your body has more work to process two drugs instead of one. One myth about mixing drugs is that using stimulants ("uppers") and depressants ("downers") together can cancel out the risk. Get your drugs checked to know more about what might be in your drugs. Street drugs may have other drugs mixed in without your knowledge. Some combinations can be more deadly than others. Mixing a drug with other substances, whether they are prescription drugs, street drugs, or alcohol, can increase your risk of overdose and death. If you have any questions about Google™ Translate, please visit: Google™ Translate FAQs. Government of Saskatchewan is not responsible for any damage or issues that may possibly result from using translated website content. Some files or items cannot be translated, including graphs, photos and other file formats such as portable document formats (PDFs).Īny person or entities that rely on information obtained from the system does so at his or her own risk. The Government of Saskatchewan does not warrant the accuracy, reliability or timeliness of any information translated by this system. ![]() The translation should not be considered exact, and may include incorrect or offensive language. Software-based translations do not approach the fluency of a native speaker or possess the skill of a professional translator. Translations are made available to increase access to Government of Saskatchewan content for populations whose first language is not English. Google™ Translate is a free online language translation service that can translate text and web pages into different languages. Where an official translation is not available, Google™ Translate can be used. The home page for French-language content on this site can be found at: These translations are identified by a yellow box in the right or left rail that resembles the link below. A number of pages on the Government of Saskatchewan's website have been professionally translated in French. ![]()
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