Toxic Drug Alert issued for Prince George by Northern Health

Prince George has been placed under a Toxic Drug Alert by Northern Health.

They said in a news release a red chunk being sold as “down” tested positive for carfentanil and high levels of bromazolam has been linked to overdoses.

Safety tips provided by Northern Health include:

• 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, the Toward the Heart website, or call NORS (National Overdose Response Service) at 1-888-688-6677.
• 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), see below for hours.
• Get your drugs checked at Two Doors Down.
• Call 9-1-1 or your local emergency number right away if someone overdoses.

Local supports and overdose prevention sites include:

• Prince George Harm Reduction Clinic (needle exchange)
  Address: 277 George St, Prince George, BC V2L 1R1
  Hours: Monday to Saturday, 9 am – 11:30 am, and 1:15 pm – 6:30 pm
• Mobile harm reduction supplies (The wellness or outreach truck)
  Hours: Monday to Saturday, 7 pm – 11:30 pm
• Two Doors Down
  Address: 1126 3rd Ave, Prince George, BC
  Drug Checking: Wednesday to Saturday, 1 pm – 5 pm

Expiration for the alert is December 20th.

More information about the alert can be found on Northern Health’s website here.

Northern Health has issued a Toxic Drug Alert for Prince George.
A red chunk sold as “down” tested positive for carfentanil and high levels of bromazolam and has been linked to overdoses.

For more information, see: https://t.co/jrOEjjReIM

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— Northern Health (@Northern_Health) December 6, 2024