Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) has issued a drug alert for the qathet region.
Orange pebbles sold as fentanyl in the region tested positive for para-fluorofentanyl and benzos, according to VCH, and the substance has caused overdose.
As part of the drug alert, VCH provided the following information:
No matter what or how you use (smoking, snorting, injecting) take these steps to prevent overdose.
- Check your drugs https://www.vch.ca/en/service/drug-checking
- Be aware of increased risk if mixing with other drugs, including alcohol
- Use with others around or at an OPS
- Carry naloxone and know how to use it. Learn more on Toward the Heart
- Download the Lifeguard app
- Call 211 or visit bc211.ca to find services near you
