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Prince George is ranked 5th for overdose deaths in BC so far this year
The most recent stats from the BC Coroners Service show Northern Health is on pace to surpass last year’s total of 59 overdose deaths
“Last year, we lost 1,450 people here in B.C., and by the end of this day three or four more British Columbians will die from a drug overdose as a result of a poisoned and unpredictable illegal drug supply.”
Judy Darcy, Minister of Mental Health and Addictions
Dr. Andrew Gray says the biggest driver for people overdosing is pain and trauma, and the best way to help is to be understanding and supportive
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