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While authorities with abundant resources continue to fail in saving lives from the #DrugToxicityCrisis or even reaching racialized communities, our team of students has worked for almost five years now to help fill in the systemic gaps and shortfalls. #BCPoli #HarmReduction

***Drug Poisoning Overdose Advisory EXTENDED - Cowichan - November 26, 2025*** Drug poisonings are increasing in Cowichan. Friends, family and community members using unregulated substances face increased risk. More info: ow.ly/5Y9c50WNJvg

***Toxic Drug Advisory - Fraser Health Region - Nov 28, 2025*** Medetomidine is increasingly being detected in the unregulated opioid supply across Fraser Health communities. More info: ow.ly/5Y9c50WNJvg

***Drug Alert - Cranbrook - Nov 28, 2025*** Interior Heath has issued a DRUG ALERT for Cranbrook and surrounding area after a sample being sold as Down was found to contain of bromazolam (50%) and fentanyl (13%). More info: ow.ly/5Y9c50WNJvg

***Drug Alert - Kamloops - November 5, 2025*** Interior Heath DRUG ALERT for Kamloops. Sample being sold as Methamphetamine was found to contain Butonitazene. Reports of non-fatal overdose incidents from smoking methamphetamine in community. More info: ow.ly/5Y9c50WNJvg

***Drug Alert - Revelstoke - November 4, 2025*** Interior Heath has issued a DRUG ALERT for Revelstoke and surrounding area for Green Mickey Mouse Tablets sold as MDMA and MDA containing PMMA.    More info: ow.ly/5Y9c50WNJvg

SOUDA founder Gurkirat Singh Nijjar and one of SAMHAA's 12 founding directors Ranjit Hayer

Harm reduction outreach by @TeamSOUDA outside @SurreyGurdwara

Team SOUDA doing outreach at Guru Nanak Sikh Gurdwara Sahib @TeamSOUDA @surreygurd

Mental health outreach at Sikh academy with @unitedsikhs @TeamSOUDA

New: 302 people lost their lives to toxic drugs in B.C. over July & Aug. (4.8 deaths per day) In 2025 - 69% deaths among aged 30–59. 40 % increase in youth (≤19) suspected drug-toxicity deaths. Highest numbers recorded in Fraser & Vancouver Coastal health regions. @TeamSOUDA

We are immensely proud of our Founder & Director, S. Gurkirat Singh Nijjar, on joining the inaugural class of @tmu_medicine! Gurkirat Singh’s hard work and dedication to the community serves as an inspiration to youth and SOUDA team members!

**Drug Alert - Penticton - September 5, 2025*** Interior Heath has issued a DRUG ALERT for PENTICTON after a sample being sold as “CRACK CAVIAR” was found to contain Fentanyl. More info: ow.ly/5Y9c50WNJvg

***Overdose Alert - Interior Health Region - September 5, 2025*** Interior Heath has issued an Overdose Alert for the Interior Health Region, due to increased non-fatal overdose events across the region. More info: ow.ly/5Y9c50WNJvg

Shoutout to Gurkirat Singh (@TeamSOUDA) in the first TMU med school cohort! His journey reflects seva, discipline, & hard work. Bright future ahead.

💜 If you're grieving someone lost to overdose, please know you’re not alone. This IOAD, we come together as #OneBigFamily to remember, hold space for love and loss, and find strength in our hope. Every story matters. #IOAD2025 #RememberingWithLove #EndOverdose

***Toxic Drug Alert - Prince George - August 22, 2025*** Northern Health has issued a Toxic Drug Alert for Prince George. A pressed pill sold as oxycodone tested positive for flourofentanyl (fentanyl analogue) and bromazolam (benzo). More info: ow.ly/pba250WuZsi

***Overdose Advisory - Fort St John - August 21, 2025*** Northern Health has issued an Overdose Advisory for Fort St John. Increased overdoses have been reported, resulting in prolonged sedation and requiring more Naloxone to reverse. More info: ow.ly/pba250WuZsi

.@TeamSOUDA calls for a new study & better resources to address rising drug toxicity among South Asians in Canada. #bcpoli Last Fraser Health report in 2019 showed a 255% rise in drug deaths — data that's now outdated, says SOUDA. Full story: youtu.be/A1CZa6e6Dyo?si…

***Drug Alert - VANCOUVER DOWNTOWN EASTSIDE - May 13, 2025*** VCH has issued a drug alert. Multiple samples sold as down in the Downtown Eastside tested positive for medetomidine. Samples range in colour and texture. More info: ow.ly/fFGf50VMlZI

WSO is excited to announce the 11th annual SYLI program, taking place in Ottawa from August 7th to 11th! If you are passionate about community capacity building and Panthic Seva, don’t miss out on this opportunity to connect with likeminded and ambitious change agents! You will receive leadership and advocacy training through professional modules, engage with Sikh mentors, and join the SYLI alumni network. Only 20 applicants are selected across Canada. You MUST be a Canadian resident and between 18-26 years old. Apply now: wsocharity.org/syli