Northern Health & First Nations Health Authority
Health Alert
Northern Health has issued a Toxic Drug Alert for Prince George. A purple drug sold as “down” has tested positive for high levels of fentanyl and bromazolam (benzodiazepine), and has been linked to an increase in overdoses in the community of Prince George. Overdoses are occurring when the drug is smoked and injected.
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) if possible, see below
- Get your drugs checked at Two Doors Down, hours below
- Call 9-1-1 or your local emergency number right away if someone overdoses
Local supports and Overdose Prevention Sites
- 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 pm; extended hours: Sunday Nov 3 and Sunday Nov 10, 1 pm to 6 pm
OPS by request/door service: Monday to Saturday, 9 am to 1 pm, OPS/drop-in, 1 pm to 6:30 pm
Nursing services by appointment: Monday to Saturday, 9 am to 11:30 am, with open clinic hours from 1:15 pm to 6 pm - Mobile harm reduction supplies (The wellness or outreach truck)
Hours: Monday to Saturday, 7 pm to 11 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
Alert expires: November 15, 2024