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Carfentanil has been confirmed in the drug supply on Vancouver Island

Community Health Alert posted: 07-Jul-2017 3:09 PM PDT

Carfentanil has been confirmed in the drug supply on Vancouver Island. It is similar to fentanyl but can be 100 times more toxic. Reduce risk by:
• Never using alone
• Starting small
• Carrying naloxone
• Being close to help

For more information on overdose signs, prevention, resources, and to find an Overdose Prevention Service location near you visit: www.viha.ca/mho/overdose.htm

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Child, Youth, And Family - Parenting / Family Support - Aboriginal Family Support

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NAVIGATING Child and Youth Mental Health and Substance Use Services

This document was produced by professionals and families in Nanaimo related to child and youth mental health and substance use services. The goal is to enhance navigation of the mental health and substance use system for families. See the attached document "Pathways to Wellness" to see how you can navigate the system.more info

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Nanaimo Local Action Team
Nanaimo, BC
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Topics: Alcohol & Drug Services, Clothing, Furniture & Household Goods, Drop-ins, Employment, Families, Parents & Children, First Nation, Food, Health Services, Housing, Shelter, Special Needs, Youth
Clinical Headings: Aboriginal Health, Addictions/Rehabilitation, Counselling, Disabilities - Developmental, Education, Emergency, Mental Health and Addictions, Spiritual Health, Trauma Care
Community Headings: Child Abuse, Child Development, Crisis Centre, Education, Foster care, Free Service, Housing, RCMP
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