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Overdose crisis texts implemented at VCH

Darpan News Desk The Canadian Press, 02 Jun, 2023 12:27 PM

A new text alert system to warn about batches of toxic drugs is being implemented in the Vancouver Coastal Health authority.

The authority has been using a similar system, called Radar, since 2017, but is joining the toxic drug and health alerts system used in all the other health regions.

Those who want the alerts can text JOIN to the number 2-5-3-7-8-7, while those who were already signed up on Radar will be added automatically.

The health authority says the warning texts are one of a number of ways to reduce the risk of a fatal overdos

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