Image Credit: Interior Health

By James Peters

Drug Alert

Interior Health issues drug alert for Williams Lake, warns of fatality risk

Apr 11, 2022 | 10:29 AM

WILLIAMS LAKE, B.C. — Interior Health has issued a drug alert for the Williams Lake area.

The alert came into effect last Friday (Apr. 8) and will remain active until this Friday.

IH says a sample of a yellow, chalky substance tested in Williams Lake was found to contain benzodiazepines and “an extreme level of fentanyl” — as much as 25-to-30 per cent.

The drug carries a high risk of overdose and death. The alert notes people who use the substance may experience long periods of sleep and drowsiness.

Anyone who uses drugs is encouraged to get their drugs checked and to ensure they are not using alone.

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