Drug advisory: Prince George

Press Release

August 18, 2025

Northern Health & First Nations Health Authority

Health Alert

Northern Health and First Nations Health Authority are issuing a drug advisory. A light purple pebble-like substance testing positive for carfentanil is possibly linked to increased overdoses and abnormal symptoms.

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, use with someone you trust.
• If you plan to use alone, use the Lifeguard app available free on the app store or on Toward the Heart website.
• Know your tolerance. If you are sick or had a time of abstinence or reduced use, use much less.
• When possible, avoid mixing drugs or mixing drugs with alcohol.
• Test a small amount first, start low and go slow.
• Use in an OPS if possible (see Prince George 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)

• Prince George Needle Exchange
  Address: 277 George St, Prince George, BC, V2L 1R1
  Phone: 250-645-3810
  Monday to Sunday, 8:15 am to 12 pm, and 1:15 pm to 6:30 pm (OPS until 6:30 pm)
  Nursing services by appointment: Monday to Sunday, 8:15 am to 12 pm, with open clinic hours from 1:15 pm to 6:30 pm
• Mobile harm reduction supplies (The wellness or outreach truck)
  Monday to Saturday, 7 pm to 11 pm
• Two Doors Down
  Address: 1126 3rd Ave, Prince George, BC
  Tuesday to Saturday, 8 am to 1 pm; Tuesday to Friday, 5 pm to 9 pm (Sample drop off available during OPS hours)
  Drug checking available Tuesday to Saturday, 12 pm to 4 pm

Alert expires: September 1, 2025

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