B.C.\u0027s chief coroner Lisa Lapointe says a record 940 lives were lost to toxic drugs in B.C. between January and May.
“After a catastrophic 2021, I am saddened to report that we are, once again, on pace to lose a record number of our community members in 2022,” said Lisa Lapointe, the province’s chief coroner, in a statement.
“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,” she said.At least 940 lives were lost to toxic drugs in B.C. between January and May, a record number for the first five months of a year, according to the B.C. Coroners Service.
She said about 91 per cent of submitted drug samples have detected fentanyl and/or its analogues, 73 per cent have detected at least one stimulant, 19 per cent have detected at least one other opioid and 44 per cent have detected at least one benzodiazepine.
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