Another drug poisoning advisory has been issued for Campbell River, and Island Health says there is an increased risk for friends, family and community members using opioids.
Island Health says you should visit your local overdose prevention site at 1330 Dogwood St. between 9 a.m. and 8 p.m. and get your drugs checked.
They add you should also carry naloxone, use one substance at a time, know your tolerance and start low, go slow.
If using alone, Island Health says you should let someone know and ask them to check in on you, download Connect by Lifeguard, and call the National Overdose Response Service.
If someone overdoses, the health authority says you should call 911 and stay with them, give naloxone and one breath every five seconds.
More advice from Island Health can be found here.
