A new tool for checking the toxicity of drugs is now available in Saskatoon and Regina. ⁠ ⁠ These machines, known as Fourier-transform infrared (FTIR) spectrometers, can identify what is in a drug and alert users of any contaminants. ⁠ ⁠ The goal is to reduce the risk of drug poisoning using these machines, and provide users education and a better understanding of what is in the drugs they are taking.⁠ ⁠ (Reporting by Aishwarya Dudha/CBC; Video by Travis Reddaway/CBC and Priya Bhat/CBC) #toxicdrugs #overdose #safesupply #drugpoisoning #sask #cbcnews