Most toxic drug deaths in British Columbia are now from smoked drugs: coroner’s service

Across Canada, 21 people each day will die due to toxic drugs and overdoses. For years, British Columbia has been the epicentre of the opioid crisis, but now statistics from B.C.’s Coroners Service are highlighting a disturbing new trend – overdoses from smoked drugs are on the rise. Neetu Garcha explains the new challenges that poses for advocates who want to help. For more info, please go to globalnews.ca/ Subscribe to Global News Channel HERE: bit.ly/20fcXDc Like Global News on Facebook HERE: bit.ly/255GMJQ Follow Global News on Twitter HERE: bit.ly/1Toz8mt Follow Global News on Instagram HERE: bit.ly/2QZaZIB #GlobalNews #BritishColumbia

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