Island Health has extended a drug-poisoning and overdose advisory previously issued in November for the Cowichan region.
The health authority said overdoses have been rising and people using unregulated drugs face a higher risk of serious harm.
Officials advised drug users to carry naloxone, have substances checked and use a local overdose-prevention service.
The original alert was issued on Nov. 19 following reports of multiple overdoses in the area.
Additional information is available on Island Health’s social-media channels.





