Yukon Chief Coroner Says Drug Toxicity Likely Cause of Recent Overdose Deaths

Yukon chief coroner says drug toxicity likely cause of recent overdose deaths

Four fatal overdoses in the span of one week in Aug. were likely the result of a toxic drug supply

Yukon coroner warns of toxic drug supply after 4 fatal overdoses in span of a week

Yukon's chief coroner is warning of a "highly toxic" and "unpredictable" drug supply after four deaths were reported in the span of a week.

Early detection of new drug highlights importance of wastewater monitoring program

Warnings from community health advocates about a potent new opioid circulating in the Yukon drug supply have drawn attention to a Yukon public health program.