Active Alerts & Bulletins
Advisory: Medetomidine now Common in BC's Unregulated Opioid Supply (January, 2026) | Medetomidine Info Sheet
Notice: Drug Decriminalization in BC will END on January 31, 2026 (January, 2026) Farsi | French | Hindi | Punjabi
Advisory: Overdose Events Spike During Cheque Week (September, 2025)
Bulletin: Carfentanil Returning in BC (August, 2025) | Carfentanil Info Sheet
Bulletin: Counterfeit Hydromorphone Tablets (April 2024)
Bulletin: Nitazene (August, 2022) | Nitazine Info Sheet
Bulletin: Xylazine (January, 2022) | Xylazine Info Sheet
Bulletin: Levamisole (July, 2021) | Levamisole Info Sheet
Bulletin: Benzodiazepines (March, 2021)
See also Susbstance Information Sheets for a complete list.
Alerts
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VCH - Drug Alert - VancouverJune 12, 2026 • Posted by Vancouver Coastal Health
***Drug Alert - Vancouver - June 11 - July 19, 2026***
VCH has issued a drug alert.
FIFA World Cup 2026 has started with Vancouver’s first game scheduled for tomorrow. Toxic drugs are circulating. Don’t use alone, carry naloxone and watch for road closures and other disruptions.
Check your drugs: https://www.vch.ca/en/service/drug-checking
Tell friends and visitors to sign up for Toxic Drug Alerts by texting JOIN to 253787 (ALERTS). For more information, go to: https://www.vch.ca/en/health-topics/harm-reduction
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Fraser Health - Drug Alert - Maple RidgeJune 12, 2026 • Posted by Fraser Health
***Drug Alert - Maple Ridge - June 12, 2026***
Light brown granules sold as Down were found to contain very high concentrations of Carfentanil, a very toxic fentanyl analog.
Carfentanil is a synthetic opioid that is 50-100 times more potent than fentanyl. It is primarily used in veterinary medicine for large animals and is not intended for human use. Naloxone can reverse its effects, but multiple doses may be necessary. Monitor the person's breathing before administering more naloxone.
Friends, family, and community members using unregulated substances may face increased risk of overdose from injection, inhalation, and ingestion.
