Overdoses on the rise as the temperatures continue to dip below zero

Jan 10, 2024 | 4:11 PM

PRINCE GEORGE—With the colder temperatures Norther Health reports an increase of overdoses in Prince George. This is due to increased risk factors such as isolation and a decreased tolerance due to the impacts of cold weather on the body. Northern Health states that the overdoses have been linked to injecting and smoking unknown substances requiring a higher number of Naloxone dosages to reverse.

Northern Health has provided a list of warming shelters in Prince George:

House of Friendship – 138 George Street from 7 am until midnight
BC Schizophrenia Society – 1131 6th Ave from 9 am to 6 pm, Tuesday to Friday
Prince George Public Library – 888 Canada Games Way, open at 10 am, Monday to Saturday

An overnight shelter can be found at:

Active Support Against Poverty – 11866 6th Ave, 30 beds, 250-563-6112
Association Advocating for Women and Community – 144 George Street, 30 beds, 250-562-6262
Prince George Native Friendship Centre – 140 George Street, 21 beds (19+ males), 250-563-1982
Prince George Native Friendship Centre – 1151 2nd Avenue, 30 beds (all clients 19+), 250-563-0895

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Northern Health also recommends to get overdose prevention, recognition, and response training; carry naloxone. Identify safe locations to use, such as a local OPS or with a friend. Don’t mix drugs and alcohol and get your drugs checked at Two Doors Down.

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