An Overdose Advisory has been issued by Northern Health for Prince George.
The health authority said there’s been an increase in overdose events, with people reporting heavy and prolonged sedation and requiring more naloxone to reverse.
Overdoses are occurring when the substance is smoked and/or injected.
Some safety tips provided include:
- Get training to prevent, recognize, and respond to an overdose; carry naloxone.
- Don’t use alone, use with someone you trust.
- If you plan to use alone, use the Lifeguard app available free on the app store or on Toward the Heart website.
- Know your tolerance. If you are sick or had a time of abstinence or reduced use, use much less.
- Avoid mixing drugs or mixing drugs with alcohol.
- Test a small amount first, start low and go slow.
- Use in an OPS if possible (see Prince George locations listed below).
- Access fentanyl drug checking where available (OPS sites).
- Call 9-1-1 or your local emergency number right away if someone overdoses.
Local overdose prevention sites include:
- Prince George Needle Exchange
Address: 277 George St
Phone: 250-645-3810
Monday to Sunday, 8:15 a.m. to 12 p.m., and 1:15 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. (OPS until 6:30 p.m.)
Nursing services by appointment: Monday to Sunday, 8:15 a.m. to 12 p.m., with open clinic hours from 1:15 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. - Mobile harm reduction supplies (The wellness or outreach truck)
Monday to Sunday, 7 pm to 11 pm - Two Doors Down
Address: 1126 3rd Ave
Tuesday to Saturday, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.; Tuesday to Friday, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. (Sample drop off available during OPS hours)
Drug checking available Tuesday to Saturday, 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.
The advisory is set to expire October 1st.
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