126 youth died in BC between 2019-2023.
Benzos were linked to nearly 50% of all toxic drug deaths on the Island in 2023
Last year marked the highest toxic drug death rate in BC since recording began
Experts in Victoria say the combination of cold weather and the holidays increases risk of overdoses
A non-prescription safer supply among recommendations from BC Coroner's Service panel
As BC tightens public drug use rules, exemptions around possession may be losing their intended impact
The Island’s drug checking project tested 400% more samples over the holidays compared to last year
Most of us know alcohol is not good for us, but do we really understand the risks?
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