The advisory from Island Health says friends, family and community members using opioids and stimulants face increased risk from both injection.

If you witness an overdose, call 911, administer Naloxone if available, and give one breath every five seconds until help arrives.

You can find more information on tips for safer drug use at local overdose prevention services; in Campbell River on Dogwood Street, and England

Avenue in Courtenay.  You can also find more information online, at www.islandhealth.ca

(https://www.islandhealth.ca/our-services/mental-health-substance-use-servic

es/overdose-prevention-services)