Prince George under toxic drug alert

Northern Health has issued a toxic drug alert for Prince George.

They said a colorless liquid sold as GHB, tested positive for fentanyl and has been linked to an increase in sedation, confusion, and opioid poisoning-like symptoms.

The alert is set to expire on March 7th.

For Your Safety:

• Get overdose prevention, recognition, and response training; carry naloxone.
• Try not to use alone. Make a plan and tell a trusted person who can call for help if needed.
• If you plan to use alone, use the Lifeguard or BeSafe app.
• Know your tolerance. If you are sick or had a time of abstinence or reduced use, use much less.
• When possible, avoid mixing drugs or mixing drugs with alcohol.
• Test a small amount first, start low and go slow.
• Use in an Overdose Prevention Site (OPS).
• Call 9-1-1 or your local emergency number right away if someone overdoses

Local Supports and Overdose Prevention Sites:

• Prince George Needle Exchange:
  Hours: Monday to Saturday, 9 am – 11:30 am, and 1:15 pm – 6 pm (OPS until 6:30 pm)
  OPS by request/door service: Sunday, 9 am to 11:20 am, and 1 pm to 6:30 pm
  Nursing services by appointment: Monday to Saturday, 9 am to 11:30 am, with open clinic hours from 1:15 pm to 6 pm
• Mobile harm reduction supplies (The wellness or outreach truck):
  Hours: Monday to Saturday, 7 pm to 11 pm
• Two Doors Down:
  OPS/Drop-in hours: Wednesday to Saturday, 10 am to 2 pm and 5 pm to 9 pm
  Drug checking availability: Wednesday to Friday, 1 pm to 5 pm

Northern Health has issued a Toxic Drug Alert for Prince George. A colorless liquid being sold as GHB, tested positive for fentanyl and has been linked to increased sedation, confusion and opioid poisoning like symptoms. Use caution when using this substance through any route.… pic.twitter.com/X1LGwQmAf8

— Northern Health (@Northern_Health) February 21, 2025