60% of tests in May were positive for benzodiazepines, which cause challenges for first responders
More than one million naloxone kits have been shipped out to 1,860 sites around B.C.
First Nations Health Authority reports First Nations people killed at more than five times B.C. rate
Naloxone training one of many ways to help folks closest to unseen population of opioid users
The coalition is asking the city to raise the proposed drug thresholds from a 3-day supply
Public Safety Ministry says drugs containing benzodiazepines were detected in 51% of deaths in February
Wednesday’s calls included 48 in the Vancouver Coastal Health region and 51 in Fraser Health
Announcement comes on 5-year anniversary of B.C.’s first public health emergency
The year of the pandemic saw record-high overdose deaths
Vancouver Fire Capt. Gormick has been appointed to oversee the combined overdose response team
The pandemic has led to increased isolation and a more toxic drug supply
Phone app gives people who use drugs a ‘chance of survival,’ said BCEHS director Neil Lilley
The machines are located in four cities across Canada, including Vancouver and Victoria
Some addiction doctors have criticized the lack of safer drugs for those experiencing entrenched addiction
Kennedy Stewart says he’s encouraged by the federal health minister’s commitment to work with the city
B.C. is dealing with two public health crises
COVID-19 crisis continues to exacerbate the overdose crisis
