The opioid antidote naloxone can save lives during overdoses.
Island Health has issued toxic drug overdose advisories for parts of Vancouver Island just one day after British Columbia’s coroner renewed calls for expanded safe supply in the province. Greater Victoria, Parksville, and Oceanside are currently under the advisories, as the number of overdoses continues to increase in all three areas, according to the health authority in notices posted Thursday, Dec. 1.
“Friends, family and community members using opioids and stimulants face increased risk from injection and inhalation,” Island Health said, noting it will remove the advisories after seven days. For safer drug use, people are encouraged to visit their local Overdose Prevention Service , located at 941 Pandora Ave. in Victoria, 437 Wesley St. in Nanaimo, and 941C England Ave. in Courtenay.Other tips include carrying naloxone, starting low and going slow, staggering use with a friend or, if using alone, letting someone else know and asking them to check on you.
Source: Healthcare Press (healthcarepress.net)
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