Drug checking is an evidence-informed harm reduction tool that allows people to check what is in their drugs
A new drug checking machine is now available to help people who use drugs make more informed choices and to help save lives.
. The machine can test a range of substances including opioids, stimulants and other psychoactive drugs such as MDMA. “BC is using every tool in our toolbox to tackle the ongoing public health emergency and prevent future deaths due to the toxic drug supply,” said Sheila Malcolmson, Minister of Mental Health and Addictions.
Appointments can be made outside these hours by texting or calling 250-301-3285. Clients can use the drug checking service and use the OPS after the check is done or drop off samples and pick up the results at a later time.
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