Toxic Drug Warning

• Vape juice containing benzodiazepines prompts Chilliwack drug alert

  Benzodiazepines are a class of drug that slow brain activity and create a drowsy or calming effect, and include the brand-name products Valium, Xanax and Ativan.

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  Jun 29, 2023
  
• Toxic drug warning issued for Prince George, B.C. after ‘significant’ increase in overdoses

  A light blue substance, known as 'down,' is causing users to experience extended periods of sedation, lasting several hours after just one inhalation, the health authority said.

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  Feb 11, 2023
  
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• Drug deaths on the rise in the Okanagan; new toxic drug warning issued

  This drug comes with a "high risk of fatal overdose" according to the alert that worsens when coupled with alcohol.

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  Nov 30, 2022
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• Island Health issues toxic drug warning for Greater Victoria, B.C.

  Island Health officials are worried about the illicit drug supply in the area, as some of it may be tainted and toxic.

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  Oct 6, 2022
• Kelowna, B.C., RCMP issues toxic drug warning as five people die on Saturday

  Kelowna RCMP said the overdose deaths are extremely concerning and are warning the public more overdoses “are possible.”

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  Sep 24, 2022