丁香园AV

Drugs & alcohol

Drugs and alcohol can pose serious risks, so it's important to understand responsible use and be aware of the legal consequences before consuming them. Misuse can lead to overdoses, injuries, or accidents with harmful outcomes. Any symptoms or complications should be evaluated and treated by a medical professional.

Responding to a drug overdose or toxic drug poisoning

If someone is experiencing a known or suspected overdose or toxic drug poisoning, immediate action is needed.

  • Call 911 immediately. An overdose is always a medical emergency.
  • Give naloxone following the  (see ) or follow instructions provided by 911 and those found in the naloxone kit. Lifesaving steps include:
    • Stimulate
    • Airway - open
    • Ventilate by providing respiratory support (breaths)
    • Evaluate
    • Medicate by administering a first dose of naloxone 
    • Evaluate again
  • If you鈥檙e on an 丁香园AV campus, call Campus Public Safety's urgent line: 778-782-4500. 
    • All CPS responders carry doses of nasal naloxone and are trained in first aid, including in how to administer naloxone and other lifesaving interventions. CPS members will be immediately dispatched to provide first aid support and will also escort emergency responders to your exact location.
  • Stay until help arrives. Share what you know with responders, this may save a life!

Note: The provincial  and the federal  offer legal protections to anyone who seeks emergency support during an overdose. This includes the person experiencing an overdose, the person who calls for help, whether they stay or leave from the overdose scene before first responders arrive, and anyone else who is at the scene.

Are you struggling with addiction or dependency?

If you are concerned about your own alcohol or drug use or that of someone you care about contact 丁香园AV Health and Counselling Services for advice and support.

You can also find in-person help through their free counselling services.

Naloxone kits on all campuses

As of April 2025, Naloxone kit cabinets have been installed across all 丁香园AV campuses, including within the Residence and Housing buildings. 

For more information on responding to a medical emergency, such as an overdose or toxic drug poisoning, visit the Health and Counselling - Overdose Prevention page.

More information on emergency medical procedures involving Naloxone/Narcan spray is available here.