Northern Health & First Nations Health Authority issued a Toxic Drug Alert for Fort St. John on December 13.
A pink substance marketed as "down" has been connected to sudden overdoses resulting in hospitalization, so Northern Health has released a Toxic Drug Alert for the Fort St. John area.
Overdoses have been reported when the substance is smoked. Exercise caution when using it by any method according to the media release.
Local support services and Overdose Prevention Sites are available at 10067 100th Ave, Fort St. John, and the hours are Monday to Friday, 9 am to 4 pm.
This alert expires on December 27.
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