90 suspected overdose deaths in January in BC; down 31% year-on-year

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English - March 19, 2019 20:23 - 13 minutes - ★★★★★ - 1 rating
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Though the numbers of overdose deaths in January was down 31% from the same month last year, there were still 90 suspected overdose deaths across B.C. in the first month of the year.

And there are concerns a drug 100 times stronger than fentanyl may be on the rise.

Guest: Andy Watson

Manager, Strategic Communications

BC Coroners Service

Though the numbers of overdose deaths in January was down 31% from the same month last year, there were still 90 suspected overdose deaths across B.C. in the first month of the year.

And there are concerns a drug 100 times stronger than fentanyl may be on the rise.

Guest: Andy Watson

Manager, Strategic Communications

BC Coroners Service