Drug decriminalization program not helping: Merritt mayor
The effects of drug decriminalization was the topic of a recent meeting between the City of Merritt and the Minister of Mental Health and Addictions.
Tag: drug overdose
Province releases July drug toxicity report
The province is currently going through another public health emergency in the toxic drug crisis, which has again resulted in a record high number of deaths for the seventh straight calendar month.
Interior Health launches text-alert program
The toxic drug epidemic has been a pressing issue across the province of BC. In addressing this emergency, Interior Health announced the launch of a text alert service. The information sent through the service will aid in the prevention of toxic overdose incidents.
Interior Health expanding withdrawal services region wide
Interior Health’s new method of medically supported withdrawal management, often referred to as detox, is set to move to an outpatient model of care beginning in summer of 2022.
August 31 marks International Overdose Awareness Day
At least 1,011 overdose deaths were recorded between January 2021 and June 2021, information that comes as a stark reminder of the ongoing opioid crisis on this International Overdose Awareness Day.
Two males revived after drug overdose
Two men were revived with naloxone after emergency personnel responded to an apparent pair of drug...
Police recommending charges for fatal overdose
Merritt RCMP have forwarded charges of criminal negligence causing death in relation to a fatal...
Fatal drug overdose on Garcia Street
A 25-year-old woman has died after overdosing on drugs this morning. Emergencies crews were called...
Naloxone kits arrive at SD 58 schools
Naloxone kits are now in place at four schools in SD 58 and plans are in the works to educate...
Police pleased with Bass Coast festival
A few visits to the grounds was the extent of the interaction Merritt RCMP had with the Bass Coast...
