Northern Health and First Nations Health updated the recent drug alert for the community of Prince George.

Originally the substance was reported as a yellow-orange sold as “down”. The alert has been updated to note that substances of all colours and textures are highly toxic resulting in an increased number of overdoses.

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