Deaths from illegal drugs in BC down significantly compared to last year

New data from the BC Coroners Service show that drug-related deaths are down 37% in the province.

There were 79 suspected deaths from illegal drugs in August of this year.

Last year, the August figure was 125.

The worst-affected health authorities this year are Vancouver Coastal and Northern.

Interior Health is least affected.

By death rate, the worst affected cities are Princeton, Grand Forks, Hope, Vancouver and Keremeos.

To read the full report, click here.