Tag: Naloxone

Drug alert issued in Dawson Creek after spike in overdoses

Health Tavi Dhillon -
A toxic drug described as a "blue 'rock chunk'-like substance" is circulating in Dawson Creek, prompting health officials to issue a public alert.

B.C. sending 1,600 overdose prevention kits to post-secondary schools

Provincial Emily Joveski -
The British Columbia government is distributing 1,600 naloxone kits to public post-secondary institutions in the province. 

Locals reminded of important of naloxone kits amidst overdose advisory in Fort St John

Health Tavi Dhillon -
Residents of Fort St John can take steps, such as learning to administer naloxone, to ensure the public's safety while Northern Health's overdose advisory remains in effect.

Toxic drug alert issued for Dawson Creek after one person died

Health Tavi Dhillon -
People who use drugs in Dawson Creek are being asked to exercise extra caution when using substances, after an increase in reports of overdoses, and one fatality, in the city.  

Overdose advisory issued for Fort St John

Health Tavi Dhillon -
Fort St John is subject to an overdose alert until September 4 due to an increase in reports of people experiencing opioid poisonings and users not responding to the standard dosage of naloxone.  

School officials say B.C.’s new safety policies should come with provincial funding

Provincial Emily Joveski -
B.C. school officials say the province’s move to require AEDs and naloxone kits in all public schools is a positive step, but some are concerned about a lack of provincial funding to support the requirements. 

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