Severe pain, blood pressure swings and more: Vicious cases of drug withdrawal are turning up in Toronto. Here's what may be behind it
- Posted on February 8, 2026
- By The Toronto Star
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Severe pain, blood pressure swings and more: Vicious cases of drug withdrawal are turning up in Toronto. Here's what may be behind it
Winter respite staff say the medetomidine is causing severe abdominal pain, vomiting and other symptoms, and leading to more ambulance calls.
