Tag: Overdose

Toxic drug alert issued after pet sedative found in street drugs

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Fentanyl, benzos, and a naloxone-resistant animal tranquilizer were discovered by Northern Health in a drug circulating their health region. 

Dawson Creek and Fort St John to honour International Overdose Day this Sunday

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People who struggle with addiction, and who succumbed to it, will be honoured as International Overdose Awareness Day is commemorated, and support services try to inform people of programs offered. 

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

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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

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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

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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.  

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