The heartbreaking incident has been unfolded in Montreal, where a 15-year-old boy named Mathis Boivin tragically died after consuming one single dose of synthetic opioids. The sudden death has caused a stir in Montreal town and also sparked safety concerns in the community by spreading awareness among the young generation.
Cause of death
Mathis Boivin died on December 21, 2023. He thought he was taking oxycontin before bed. It was isotonitazene, a synthetic opioid more potent than fentanyl and considered a silent killer. By consuming synthetic opioid, Mathis Boivin never woke up in the morning and was declared dead due to the lethal effects of opioid.
Family response
The family of Mathis Boivin released a heartfelt statement in which they shared that Boivin mistakenly consumed isotonitazene, thinking it was oxycontin, and did not wake up the next morning. They also urged families to take precautionary measures and spread awareness of the potential hazards of chemical substances. They notified SPVM about their son’s death and asked to discover the drug dealer. Investigations have been actively underway to get insights on the matter.
There have been similar cases occurred earlier in Montreal, due to which the Montreal Public Health Department in November 2020 released an overdose alert due to the drug isotonitazene circulating in resemblance to oxycodone. Since August 2020, the drug has been involved in 14 individual autopsies.
Safety measures
The prevailing use of lethal substances should be banned, and the use of synthetic opioids as a resemblance of oxycodone should be seen with caution. It is essential to combat the opioid problems effectively by spreading education, support, and prevention. It is necessary to provide and initiate awareness programs to reduce the addiction problem of opioids and the use of synthetic opioids that have taken many lives of young generations and have torn families apart. The support for addicted individuals can empower them with new energy and lead to a fresh start in their lives. To maintain the safety measures, it is important to ensure that no other family like Mathis Boivin can grapple with their profound loss of lives.
Obituary and funeral
The obituary and funeral of Mathis Boivin will be released later by his family members.
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