Former B.C. paramedic gives advice on the 7th anniversary of the overdose crisis

Brian Twaites worked for 36 years, mostly in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside, and says he’s seen illicit drugs become more toxic

A former Vancouver paramedic with decades of experience says he has watched as illicit drugs have become more toxic, requiring more effort and more overdose-reversing medication to save people’s lives.

Twaites worked for 36 years, mostly in the city’s Downtown Eastside, and says drug users need to stop using alone and should also ensure they’re not all using the same drug at the same time so someone can call for help.

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