Surge in suspected Moncton overdoses caused by drugs tainted with veterinary tranquilizer, officials say
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Surge in suspected Moncton overdoses caused by drugs tainted with veterinary tranquilizer, officials warn
LINDSAY JONES
ALANNA SMITH
HEALTH REPORTER
HALIFAX AND OTTAWA
PUBLISHED JUNE 23, 2026
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Harvest House, an addiction recovery and emergency housing non-profit in Moncton, has assisted 688 people experiencing overdoses just this month, with 41 per day since last week. A Naloxone kit in Moncton, N.B., on June 15.
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