November 28, 2024

Northern Health and First Nations Health Authority have issued a Toxic Drug Alert for Prince George
Alert expires: December 6, 2024

Drugs’ Characteristics
Substances:
Purple sold as down test positive for benzo and xylazine. Brown sold as fentanyl.

Responses:
Both cause rapid, heavy, and prolonged sedation. Overdoses are occurring when the drug is smoked and injected.

Overdose Signs:
Slow or NO breathing
Lips are blue
Nails are blue
Choking, gurgling or snoring sounds
Person is not moving and can’t be woken up
Skin feels cold or clammy
Pupils are tiny

Have a Safety Plan:
– Don’t use alone, use with a trusted friend – If alone, use the Lifeguard or BeSafe app – When possible avoid mixing drugs or mixing drugs with alcohol – Carry and know how to use naloxone – Test a small amount and go slow
– Take into account potential decreased tolerance and isolation due to cold weather
– Call 9-1-1 or your local emergency number right away if someone overdoses

Prince George OPS locations:
– Prince George Harm Reduction Clinic (needle exchange) Address: 277 George St, Prince George, BC, V2L 1R1 Phone: 250-645-3810
– Hours: Monday to Saturday, 9 am to 11:30 am, and 1:15 pm to 6:30 pm.
– OPS by request/door service: Monday to Saturday, 1 pm to 6 pm, OPS/Drop-in: 1 pm to 6:00 pm
– Nursing services by appointment: Monday to Saturday, 9 am to 11:30 am, with open clinic hours from 1:15 pm to 6:15 pm
– Mobile harm reduction supplies (The wellness or outreach truck) 
– Monday to Saturday, 7 pm to 11:00 pm
– Two Doors Down Address: 1126 3rd Ave, Prince George, BC
– OPS/Drop-in, Wednesday to Saturday, 10 am to 2 pm and 5 pm to 9 pm Inhalation Site: Wednesday to Saturday, 10 am to 2 pm Drug Checking: Wednesday to Saturday, 1 pm to 5 pm

To learn more please visit: https://stories.northernhealth.ca/news/toxic-drug-alert-prince-george-15#:~:text=Northern%20Health%20has%20issued%20a,%2C%20heavy%2C%20and%20prolonged%20sedation.

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