Island Health shares ‘strategies for safe use’ following overdose advisories
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As B.C. reflects on five years passing since the overdose crisis was declared a public health emergency, overdose advisories have now been issued for two Vancouver Island cities.
In Campbell River, Island Health is reporting a jump in overdoses from opioids and stimulants, with an “increased risk with both injection and inhalation.”
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The same advisory has also been issued for Victoria.
If you’re witness to someone overdosing, Island Health is urging you to call 9-1-1 right away. You should also provide “rescue breathing” and give Naloxone.