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News (Media Awareness Project) - CN AB: Cocaine Warning |
| Title: | CN AB: Cocaine Warning |
| Published On: | 2008-12-24 |
| Source: | Caledonia Courier (CN BC) |
| Fetched On: | 2008-12-26 05:35:51 |
COCAINE WARNING
A public alert has been advised in Alberta as cocaine has been sold that is
laced with a dangerous substance that can harm an individual's immune system.
This condition is called agranulocytosis and can be fatal.
The substance used was probably a cutting agent and has been linked to
Levamisole, a chemical compound developed to treat intestinal worms in
humans and animals.
Some symptoms occurring are a fever or other signs of infection, skin
abscess or lung infection that develops rapidly should also be treated
immediately.
Kathleen Shannon, Prevention Worker, Fort Alcohol and Drug Counselling Services
A public alert has been advised in Alberta as cocaine has been sold that is
laced with a dangerous substance that can harm an individual's immune system.
This condition is called agranulocytosis and can be fatal.
The substance used was probably a cutting agent and has been linked to
Levamisole, a chemical compound developed to treat intestinal worms in
humans and animals.
Some symptoms occurring are a fever or other signs of infection, skin
abscess or lung infection that develops rapidly should also be treated
immediately.
Kathleen Shannon, Prevention Worker, Fort Alcohol and Drug Counselling Services
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