Data Reports • BCCSU Drug Checking

We regularly assemble data reports on a range of topics related to drug checking in BC. These include provincial data reports, festival data reports, and bulletins. Check back often or subscribe to our newsletter to see and download the latest reports as they become available.

Provincial data reports
Trends in Drug Checking Results Across British Columbia from January to December 2022 (2023)

A Report on British Columbia’s Unregulated Drug Supply: Drug Checking Trends Across British Columbia from January to December 2021 (2022)

Comparing Drugs Checked Across BC Drug Checking Sites (2021)

A Supplemental Report on British Columbia’s Unregulated Drug Supply Amidst Dual Public Health Emergencies from January 2020 – October 2020 (2020)

A Report on British Columbia’s Unregulated Drug Supply: Results from British Columbia’s Community Drug Checking Service from June 2018 – December 2019 (2020)
Festival data reports

BC Interior Festival Drug Checking Infographic (2022)

Community Drug Checking in Music Festivals: Avenues for Future Research (Shambhala 2019 report) (2022)
Bulletins

Carfentanil September Bulletin (September 15, 2021)

Xylazine Detected as an Adulterant in the Unregulated Drug Supply in British Columbia (May 14, 2020)

Increase Presence of Benzodiazepines in Opioids Tested in Vancouver, BC (May 7, 2020)