New single-day record for paramedic calls to drug poisonings in B.C., stats show

New single-day record for paramedic calls to drug poisonings in B.C., stats show

The B.C. Centre for Disease Control (BCCDC) has issued a province-wide drug alert, noting new substances in the unregulated drug supply are putting people at risk province-wide.

Drug alert issued in Vancouver after increase in drug poisonings

Both Vancouver Coastal Health and the BC Centre for Disease Control issued a drug alert on Jan. 26, citing an increase in toxic drugs.

Street drugs now more dangerous than ever in B.C.

Illegal drugs in B.C. are now even more dangerous, the BC Centre for Disease Control says.

Sedative used by veterinarians introduced in B.C.'s unregulated drug supply: BCCDC

The BC Centre for Disease Control is warning that novel substances have been introduced to the unregulated drug supply, leading to an increase in drug poisonings. The health agency’s harm reduction and substance use service team says opioids like fentanyl are now being mixed with medetomidine, which is a drug primarily used by veterinarians. Medetomidine is a potent sedative that can cause low heart rate, changes to blood pressure and prolonged …