Northern Health and the First Nations Health Authority have issued a new drug advisory for the Prince George area.
A sample of a new drug described as a light purple pebble-like substance has tested positive for carfentanil.
Northern Health states that this new drug is linked to increased overdoses and abnormal symptoms for those taking the substance.
The health agency also advises drug users to carry naloxone, not to use alone, use with someone they trust and to know their tolerance.
As well, they state that drug users should avoid mixing drugs or mixing drugs with alcohol, and to test small amounts first.
Northern Health has provided the following overdose prevention sites:
Prince George Needle Exchange
- Address: 277 George St., Prince George, BC, V2L 1R1
- Phone: 250-645-3810
- Monday to Sunday, 8:15 am to noon, and 1:15 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. (OPS until 6:30 p.m.)
- Nursing services by appointment: Monday to Sunday, 8:15 a.m. to noon, with open clinic hours from 1:15 pm to 6:30 p.m.
Mobile harm reduction supplies (The wellness or outreach truck)
- Open Monday to Sunday, 7 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Two Doors Down
- Address: 1126 Third Ave., Prince George, BC
- Tuesday to Saturday, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.; Tuesday to Friday, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. (Sample drop off available during OPS hours)
- Drug checking available Tuesday to Saturday, noon to 4 p.m.
As well, drug users are encouraged to download the lifeguard app if they plan to use alone, or visit the Toward the Heart website: towardtheheart.com/
This alert expires Sept. 1.
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