There have been recent reports of overdose associated with the use of this substance
Those affected say ‘archaic’ drug policies caused thousands of preventable deaths 5 years into overdose crisis
It has been five years since illicit drug deaths was announced a public health emergency
Announcement comes on 5-year anniversary of B.C.’s first public health emergency
The year of the pandemic saw record-high overdose deaths
Vancouver Fire Capt. Gormick has been appointed to oversee the combined overdose response team
There have been several overdoses per day recently in the city
The pandemic has led to increased isolation and a more toxic drug supply
Phone app gives people who use drugs a ‘chance of survival,’ said BCEHS director Neil Lilley
The drugs contain benzodiazepines which are not affected by naloxone
The machines are located in four cities across Canada, including Vancouver and Victoria
The drug, containing fentanyl and benzodiazepines, poses a high risk of overdose
Some addiction doctors have criticized the lack of safer drugs for those experiencing entrenched addiction
Kennedy Stewart says he’s encouraged by the federal health minister’s commitment to work with the city
Penticton was one of the province’s communities hardest hit by the overdose crisis in 2020
Stats show every major community in Okanagan - Shuswap increased in calls for potential overdoses
B.C. is dealing with two public health crises
