DAWSON CREEK - Northern Health has issued a Toxic Drug Alert for Dawson Creek. The health authority says that a green substance sold as “down” has been linked to sudden overdoses.
The health authority said overdoses occur when the substance is inhaled. Drug users are being instructed to use caution when using substances through any route.
The drug has been linked to sudden overdoses requiring naloxone and/or hospitalization.
Northern Health is urging drug users to know the signs of overdosing and to not use drugs alone. Drug users are also being reminded to get their drugs checked before they use and to carry naloxone with them.
