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Tainted Drug Warning

ANKORS has released this public warning…

August 27th, 2020

LIGHT PURPLE GRANULAR/PEBBLED SUBSTANCE, FENTANYL WITH HIGH LEVELS OF TOXCITIY

There have been recent reports of overdose associated with the use of this substance (as described above) in the NELSON area.
FOR YOUR SAFETY:
1. Don’t use alone – tell a sober buddy who can call for help
2. Test by using a small amount first, then go slow
3. Don’t mix alcohol with other drugs
4. Make sure you have a Naloxone kit on hand – be prepared!
5. Call 911 immediately if something doesn’t feel right
6. Give rescue breaths and Naloxone if someone has decreased breathing or other signs of an overdose.
7. Use the services available at a Mobile Supervised Consumption Unit or an Overdose Prevention Site near you:

ANKORS – 101 BAKER STREET, NELSON
MON-THURS: 930 AM – 4:30 PM
WEDNESDAY: 1:00 PM – 4:30 PM

Naloxone training & kits can be picked up at:
ANKORS – 101 BAKER STREET, NELSON
MON-THURS: 930 AM – 4:30 PM

***Submitted by ANKORS***

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