TOXIC DRUG ALERT: Dawson Creek

Posted August 27, 2025 in 

There has been an increase in overdose events in the community of Dawson Creek.

The reported substance is brown/gold beige colored tablet sold as Fentanyl.

This substance is highly toxic, causes heavy and prolonged sedation, and requires more naloxone to reverse. Overdoses are happening when the substance is smoked and/or injected.

https://stories.northernhealth.ca/news/toxic-drug-alert-dawson-creek-bc

https://www.northernhealth.ca/health-topics/overdose-prevention