Interior Health has issued a drug alert for the South Okanagan.
An increase in overdose activity may involve the use of a dark pink or purple substance being sold as “down.”
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There has been a large increase in overdose events in Penticton, and some in Oliver and Osoyoos as well.
Interior Health has not identified what is in the substance.
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The health authority advises getting street drugs tested, starting use with small amounts, carrying a naloxone kit, and not using drugs alone.
The drug alert is in effect until Nov. 11.
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