Toxic drug alert: Fort St. John

Northern Health has issued a Toxic Drug Alert for Fort St. John. A pink chunk sold as “down” has been linked to sudden overdoses requiring hospitalization. Overdoses occur when the substance is smoked. Use caution when using substance through any route.

For your safety

• Get overdose prevention, recognition, and response training; carry naloxone.
• Try not to use alone. Make a plan and tell a buddy who can call for help if needed.
• If you plan to use alone, use the Lifeguard or BeSafe app available free on the app store or on 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, see below for hours.
• Call 9-1-1 or your local emergency number right away if someone overdoses.

Local supports and Overdose Prevention Sites

• Fort St. John OPS
  Address: 10067 100th Ave, Fort St. John, BC
  Hours: Monday to Friday, 9 am to 4 pm

Alert expires: December 27, 2024