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By Sam Bennison

Health

Drug advisory issued for Prince George

Nov 29, 2024 | 1:03 PM

PRINCE GEORGE— Northern Health and the First Nation Health Authority is warning of a pressed, white, 8mg tablet being sold as Dilaudid/Dilly. While the pill looks similar to a prescription Dilaudid or Hydromorphone Authorities say that it tested positive for fentanyl.

Protect your self from overdose by getting overdose prevention, recognition, and response training; carry naloxone. Avoid using alone and ensure someone can call for help if needed.

If you plan to use alone, use the Lifeguard or BeSafe app available free on the app store or on Toward the Heart website or call NORS (National Overdose Response Service) at 1-888-688-6677.

Other important safety tips are:

• Know your tolerance. If you are sick or had a time of abstinence or reduced use, use much less.
• When possible, avoid mixing drugs or mixing drugs with alcohol.
• Test a small amount first, start low and go slow.
• Use in an Overdose Prevention Site (OPS), see below for hours.
• Get your drugs checked at Two Doors Down, see below for hours.
• Take into account potential decreased tolerance and isolation due to cold weather.
• Call 9-1-1 or your local emergency number right away if someone overdoses

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Prince George local supports are:

• Prince George Harm Reduction Clinic (needle exchange)
  Address: 277 George St, Prince George, BC V2L 1R1
  Phone: 250-645-3810
  Hours: Monday to Saturday, 9 am to 11:30 am, and 1:15 pm to 6:30 pm
  OPS by request/door service: Sunday, 9 am to 1 pm
  OPS/Drop-in: Monday to Saturday, 1 pm to 6 pm
  Nursing services by appointment: Monday to Saturday, 9 am to 11:30 am, with open clinic hours 1:15 pm to 6:15 pm
• Mobile harm reduction supplies (The wellness or outreach truck)
  Hours: Monday to Saturday, 7 pm to 11:30 pm
• Two Doors Down
  Address: 1126 3rd Ave, Prince George, BC
  OPS/Drop-in: Wednesday to Saturday, 10 am to 2 pm, 5 pm to 9 pm
  Drug Checking: Wednesday to Saturday, 1 pm to 5 pm

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Email: sam.bennison@pattisonmedia.com