Overdose alert There has been an increase in overdose events across the Northern region from substances sold as down. Substances circulating are highly toxic and may be contaminated with benzodiazepines (benzos) causing heavy and prolonged sedation, and requires more...
If an alcoholic is unwilling to get help, what can you do about it? This can be a challenge. An alcoholic can’t be forced to get help except under certain circumstances, such as a traffic violation or arrest that results in court-ordered treatment or perhaps even a...
Daily new cases of COVID-19 have nearly doubled in the last week. To help keep people safe over the holidays, new provincial health officer orders are in effect as of December 20 until January 31. Orders include: Indoor personal gatherings are limited to your...
Wondering if you should get tested for COVID-19? Based on current evidence, some symptoms are more likely to be related to COVID-19 than others. Check out this resource to learn what symptoms require testing:...
Northern Health (NH) has introduced public health orders covering most of the NH region to manage COVID-19 activity. Visit the Northern Health Website for full details on the Health Order. Health protection central line for concerns/complaints: 250-565 7322 or...
Find an Overdose Prevention Site: https://www.stopoverdose.gov.bc.ca/…/overdose… Find a harm reduction site: https://towardtheheart.com/site-finder Get your drugs tested: Locations Use an App when using: https://www.thebraveapp.com/ “Spotting”...
