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Video in Review: PG 5th for mid-year overdose deaths

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In August, Prince George ranked 5th for overdose deaths in BC.

Northern Health was also on pace to surpass last year’s total of 59 overdose deaths.

The biggest driver for people using and overdosing is pain and trauma, according to Dr. Andrew Gray.

This video was viewed 11,660 times, originally posted August 31st, on My PG Now.

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