**Toxic Drug Alert - Dawson Creek - Nov 7, 2025**

Northern Health and First Nations Health Authority are issuing a Toxic Drug Alert for the community of Dawson Creek. A blue ‘rock chunk’ like substance being sold as ‘heroin’ has been linked to an increase of overdose events.

This substance is highly toxic, causes heavy and prolonged sedation, and requires more naloxone to reverse. Overdoses happen when the substance is smoked and/or injected.

Be cautious when using substances and follow the safety tips below:

• Get training to prevent, recognize, and respond to an overdose; carry naloxone.
• Don’t use alone. Make a plan and tell someone you trust who can call for help if needed.
• If you plan to use alone, use the Lifeguard or BeSafe app available free on the app store or on Toward the Heart website or call NORS (National Overdose Response Service) 1-888-688-6677.
• Know your tolerance. If you are sick or had a time of abstinence or reduced use, use much less.
• Don't mix drugs or mix drugs with alcohol.
• Test a small amount first and go slow.
• Use in an OPS if possible (see locations listed below).
• Access fentanyl drug checking where available (OPS sites).
• Call 9-1-1 or your local emergency number right away if someone overdoses.

Local overdose prevention sites (OPS)

• Dawson Creek OPS
  Address: 1001 110th Ave, Dawson Creek, BC
  OPS hours: Monday to Sunday, 10 am to 10 pm

More information:

https://stories.northernhealth.ca/news/toxic-drug-alert-dawson-creek-4

https://www.northernhealth.ca/health-topics/overdose-prevention

***Drug Alert - Kamloops - November 5, 2025***

Interior Health has issued a DRUG ALERT for Kamloops after a sample being sold as Methamphetamine was found to contain Butonitazene. In addition, reports of non-fatal overdose incidents from smoking methamphetamine reported in community.

Butonitazene is a novel opioid and can cause an opioid overdose. Butonitazene is more potent than morphine, but less potent than fentanyl. Fentanyl test strips do not detect Butonitazene.

Learn more about Nitazenes like Butonitazen here.

Please ensure your clients are aware of safer drug use tips that can help prevent overdose as well as where they can access naloxone, drug checking and other overdose prevention services in your community.   

Please see attached poster.  

 

Service Provider Information 

Local Substance Use Services: 310-MHSU

Kamloops Drug Checking: 250-299-7219

Kamloops OPS: 250-377-6500

 

Virtual Addiction Medicine Clinic (VAM) 

Our Virtual Addiction Medicine (VAM) clinic offers a full range of opioid agonist treatment (OAT), including buprenorphine-naloxone (Suboxone®), methadone, and slow-release oral morphine (SROM / Kadian®). 

How VAM works: 

• Our team works with you to assess your individual needs, develop a treatment plan, and help you achieve your goals 

• The VAM clinic is virtual, meaning your appointments will take place over the phone no matter where you are in the Interior Health region 

• The VAM clinic does not provide long-term care. Once you are comfortable with how your treatment is going, we will help you find health services in your community 

• If you need help managing prescribed safer supply or alternatives, supervised consumption, overdose prevention, supervised withdrawal from alcohol, or counselling, please contact your nearest Interior Health Mental Health and Substance Use centre at 310-MHSU (6478).  
• Click here to request an appointment.   

No matter what or how you use (smoking, snorting, injecting) take steps to prevent overdose 

• Check your drugs before using! Whether using take home fentanyl test strips or accessing drug checking services in your area, drug checking can inform you about what is in your drugs. Drug Checking services found at www.drugchecking.ca 
• Use separate pipes when using both stimulants and opioids
• Use your own inhalation supplies. Shared supplies can have unknown substances
• If pipes are shared: Ask and tell before sharing a pipe. Ask people what theyʼve inhaled, and tell people what youʼve inhaled in your pipe
• Be aware of risks if mixing with other drugs, including alcohol
• Use with others around or at an Overdose Prevention Site
• Start with a small amount and wait before taking more
• Space out your doses
• Carry naloxone and know how to use it
• Call 211 or visit bc211.ca to find services near you
• Get the LifeGuard App - lifeguarddh.com

***Drug Alert - Revelstoke - November 4, 2025***

Interior Heath has issued a DRUG ALERT for Revelstoke and surrounding area for Green Mickey Mouse Tablets sold as MDMA and MDA containing PMMA.   

Risk of adverse reaction: nausea, vomiting, hyperthermia (overheating) and death.

PMMA or para-methoxymethamphetamine or 4-MMA is a dangerous drug that can cause life-threatening reactions. Mixing PMMA with MDMA and MDA greatly increases the risk of severe harm.

If you or someone else experiences significant agitation, fever, confusion, heavy sweating, or tremors, seek emergency medical help immediately.

Clients in Revelstoke can call or text Erica Maltby (MHSU) at 250-814-8599  to access drug checking services.

Please ensure your clients are aware of safer drug use tips that can help prevent overdose as well as where they can access naloxone, drug checking and other overdose prevention services in your community.    

Please see attached poster. 

 

Service Provider Information:

IH Mental Health Services: 310-MHSU 

Drug Checking:  MHSU (250)-814-8599

 

Virtual Addiction Medicine Clinic (VAM)  

Our Virtual Addiction Medicine (VAM) clinic offers a full range of opioid agonist treatment (OAT), including buprenorphine-naloxone (Suboxone®), methadone, and slow-release oral morphine (SROM / Kadian®).  

How VAM works:  

• Our team works with you to assess your individual needs, develop a treatment plan, and help you achieve your goals  

• The VAM clinic is virtual, meaning your appointments will take place over the phone no matter where you are in the Interior Health region  

• The VAM clinic does not provide long-term care. Once you are comfortable with how your treatment is going, we will help you find health services in your community  

• If you need help managing prescribed safer supply or alternatives, supervised consumption, overdose prevention, supervised withdrawal from alcohol, or counselling, please contact your nearest Interior Health Mental Health and Substance Use centre at 310-MHSU (6478).   
• Click here to request an appointment.    

No matter what or how you use (smoking, snorting, injecting) take steps to prevent overdose  

• Check your drugs before taking them.
• Find more drug checking locations at www.drugchecking.ca
• With tablets, consider using a quarter or half and wait before taking more
• Be aware of risks if mixing with other drugs, including alcohol
• Use with others around - Do not use alone
• Carry naloxone and know how to use it
• Call 211 or visit bc211.ca to find services near you
• If using alone, consider using the Lifeguard app which can connect you with 911 emergency responders if you overdose. Download at the App Store or Google Play.