'The illicit drug supply in this province continues to be volatile and inconsistent, and presents a significant risk to anyone who uses drugs.'
In the first four months of 2022, 32 people in Burnaby have died from illicit drugs. The numbers are the latest from the BC Coroners Service.Provincially, toxic illicit drugs claimed 195 lives in May — the highest number of deaths ever recorded in that month, the service states.
"The illicit drug supply in this province continues to be volatile and inconsistent, and presents a significant risk to anyone who uses drugs. I strongly urge those purchasing illicit substances to take every available precaution to protect yourself. Please start with a small amount of the drug, and make sure someone is present who can provide naloxone and call for emergency assistance if you experience a negative effect. Your life is at risk.
"Panel members from the Coroners Service Death Review Panel into Illicit Drug Toxicity deaths recommended urgent action to address the terrible loss of life our province continues to experience.
"A devastating 195 people lost their lives to the poisoned drug supply in May. I'm grateful to everyone on the front lines of this public health crisis for their extraordinary efforts. Without them, B.C. would have lost more lives," Minister of Mental Health and Addictions Sheila Malcolmson said in a separate news reelease.
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