Kamloops funeral director serving more families devastated by overdose deaths
KAMLOOPS — A panel of experts gathered by the BC Coroners Service released a report on the overdose crisis today (Mar. 9) — along with recommendations to reduce the amount of toxic drug fatalities.
The panel studied the circumstances around more than 6,000 toxic drug deaths between 2017 and 2021.
“Illicit drug toxicity is the leading cause of unnatural death in the province. Accounting for more deaths than suicides, homicides, motor vehicle incidents, drownings, and fire-related deaths combined,” states Panel Review Chair Michael Eglison.