***Toxic Drug Alert - Prince George - April 17, 2026***

Northern Health and FNHA are issuing a Toxic Drug Alert for the community of Prince George following an increase in overdose events in the community. The substance is being sold as “down” and is pink with white flecks, looking orange when crushed.

This substance is highly toxic, causes heavy and prolonged sedation, and requires more naloxone to reverse. Overdoses have been reported to occur when the substance is smoked.

Please see posters for more info: Poster 1 | Poster 2 

For more information, go to:

• https://stories.northernhealth.ca/news/toxic-drug-alert-prince-george-21
• https://www.northernhealth.ca/health-topics/overdose-prevention

***Drug Alert - Vancouver - April 17, 2026***

VCH has issued a drug alert.

Brown chunks sold as down in East Vancouver tested positive for carfentanil, a very toxic fentanyl analog.

Check your drugs https://www.vch.ca/en/service/drug-checking

***Drug Poisoning Alert - Surrey/White Rock - April 16, 2026***

There has been an increase in toxic drug poisonings in Surrey and White Rock over the past week.

The current supply contains multiple high potency substances. Combining multiple depressants can lead to complex overdoses.

Naloxone will reverse the effects of opioids if present, but it does not reverse effects of benzodiazepines or tranquilizers. Individuals may not regain consciousness and require longer monitoring. Check breathing, responsiveness, and pulse. If at any time there is no pulse, start CPR with rescue breathing and compressions. Use an AED if available. Monitor breathing, before administering more naloxone.

Friends, family, and community members using unregulated substances may face increased harms of unknowingly taking different substances than intended.

Click here for a poster with more information.