10/07/2021

This week at ANKORS we tested a large variety of down samples of varying colours. The fentanyl content of these samples was consistent with recent trends, at about 10%. What is more concerning, however, is that all of the down samples tested positive for benzodiazepines using benzodiazepine test strips. When used with fentanyl or other […]

09/28/2021

On Wednesday this week, ANKORS set up a pop up OPS and testing site next to the United Church in Trail. It was successful for a first event, not only to help folks get their stuff tested and consume drugs  in a safer environment, but also to connect together people involved with the opioid crisis […]

09/17/2021

The percentage of opioids testing positive for benzodiazepines in the Interior Health region (38%, 21 of 55 samples) fell slightly from last month, however its hard to know if this is a trend. Etizolam, the most common benzo found in opioids may be missed by drug checking technologies so the true rate may be higher […]