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By Aaron Schulze

Overdose Alert

Overdose alert issued for Quesnel

Dec 4, 2021 | 10:42 AM

QUESNEL — Northern Health reports there has been an increase in overdose events in Quesnel.

The reported substance is light purple/blue in powder/pebbles sold as down, when broken apart it turns pink.

Northern Health says the substance is highly toxic, causes heavy and prolonged sedation, and requires more naloxone to reverse.

Overdoses occur when the substance is injected. One of the first signs of an overdose is choking, gurgling, or snoring sounds.

Northern Health encourages residents to get overdose prevention, recognition, and response training, along with carrying naloxone.

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For those who use alone, Northern Health asks residents to:

• use the Lifeguard or BeSafe app available free on the app store or on Toward the Heart website, or call 1-888-688-6677
• know their tolerance
• don’t mix drugs or mix drugs with alcohol
• test a small amount first and go slow
• access fentanyl drug checking where available (OPS sites)
• call 911 or their local emergency number right away if someone overdoses

Naloxone and overdose prevention and response training resources are provided below:

• NH Specialized Services Westside Clinic: 395 Elliott Street, 250-992-5189
• Coalition of Substance Users of North (CSUN): #3-445 Anderson Drive, 250-991-0091
• Northern Peer Connections Mobile Services: 250-983-4492
• Northern Network of Peers for Equality (NOPE): 325 St. Laurent Ave, 250-316-089
• Northern Health Community Health: 523 Front Street, 250-983-6850