That powder tested positive for a derivative of fentanyl, a powerful drug that can be deadly even in tiny doses. But Perry doesn't think Gould knew that when he decided to try it. While fentanyl abuse hasn't reached epidemic levels in the Maritimes, Gould and his friend are not the only people in the region to die after taking the drug. The data shows fentanyl was involved in at least 32 drug-involved deaths. "I'm sure [Gould] didn't understand just how strong it is and its effects that it could have," Perry said.

Source: CBC News September 14, 2016 09:00 UTC