Drug Checking
Drug checking (drug testing) provides life-saving information about the harmful and even deadly contaminants that drugs may contain, such as fentanyl.
Drug checking services are available at many supervised consumption and overdose prevention services across the province to test a range of substances, including opioids, stimulants, and other psychoactive drugs such as MDMA and benzodiazepines.
Each month, the BC Centre on Substance Use publishes reports summarizing drug checking results. You can use these reports to see types of drugs around B.C. and what drugs are contaminated.
- Find drug checking services by health authority.
- See drug alerts and tips on staying safe.
If you suspect an overdose, call 9-1-1 right away.
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Drug Checking Sites (BCCSU)
The drug supply in B.C. is extremely toxic. Use free drug checking services at supervised consumption and overdose prevention sites.
Get Your Drugs Tested
Free and confidential drug checking in Vancouver, B.C.
Harm Reduction & Education Centre - 880 East Hastings, Vancouver, BC
Toxic Drug and Health Alerts
Provides a free, real-time text messaging service for anyone to receive toxic drug alerts or share information about toxic drugs in their community. This service is anonymous. People can get other information by text message, like where to find naloxone or how to get drugs tested.
Provided in partnership with the BC Health Authorities and community partners. Text the word JOIN to 253787 to get drug alerts in your region.
Substance Drug Checking
Offers a free and confidential drug checking program in Victoria. The service is provided in-person and results are given within 15 - 20 minutes. You can also send a sample of your drugs in the mail.
The team uses multiple drug checking instruments to determine a sample's main active ingredients, fillers or cutting agents, any unexpected drugs, and the presence of fentanyl.
1802 Cook Street, Victoria, BC