We are excited to announce we have tested over 15,000 samples since our first conception in May 2019. As always, thank you all for your continued support. Together, we are changing how the country views substance use and promoting basic expectations for harm reduction nationwide. Keep visiting us in person, sending in your samples and […]
Big update! Police raids, new challenges!
/by Dana LarsenThe last four months have been a wild ride! Get Your Drugs Tested has been busier than ever. We have surpassed 80,000 samples analyzed, and are struggling to keep up with soaring demand for our services. Sadly, Vancouver Police and other authorities have been attacking the dispensaries which provide the funding for this service. The […]
Free drug-checking service sees record traffic as BC overdose deaths drop
/by Melissa NaughtonRaids on Medical Cannabis Dispensaries Threaten Drug-Testing Services
/by Dana Larsenhttps://thetyee.ca/News/2025/01/30/Raids-Medical-Cannabis-Dispensaries/
Two medicinal cannabis dispensaries in Vancouver raided by authorities
/by Melissa Naughtonhttps://www.ctvnews.ca/vancouver/article/2-cannabis-dispensaries-in-vancouver-raided-by-authorities-activist-says/
Battle brews over B.C. civil forfeiture after Vancouver drug activist targeted
/by Melissa Naughtonhttps://vancouversun.com/news/bc-cash-seized-magic-mushroom-dispensaries
1,700 British Columbians killed by unregulated toxic drugs in first 9 months of 2024
/by Melissa Naughton1,700 British Columbians killed by unregulated toxic drugs in first 9 months of 2024
Donations are now tax-deductible!
/by Dana LarsenWe are happy to announce that we can now offer tax receipts for donations! We have partnered with the Lookout Society to accept charitable donations. If you would like to make a donation and support our work, please click here.
CTV: Woman says natural supplement contained hidden painkiller drug
/by Dana Larsenhttps://winnipeg.ctvnews.ca/it-could-be-catastrophic-woman-says-natural-supplement-contained-hidden-pain-killer-drug-1.6853215
Over 65,000 samples analyzed!
/by Dana LarsenFrom humble beginnings in 2019, Get Your Drugs Tested has grown to become the world’s busiest free street drug analysis centre! We are currently doing over 60% of all drug analysis in BC from our two locations. We receive no government funding! Our operations are entirely funded by The Medicinal Cannabis Dispensary, The Medicinal Mushroom […]
CBC: ‘The reaction has been hysteria’: sending magic mushrooms to MLAs
/by Dana LarsenThe TYEE: A New Drug Testing Location Opens Near Vancouver City Hall
/by Dana Larsenhttps://thetyee.ca/News/2023/12/07/New-Drug-Testing-Location/
City News: Drug testing clinic owner invites B.C. politicians to visit Vancouver sites
/by Dana LarsenDrug testing clinic owner invites B.C. politicians to visit Vancouver sites
CTV News: New drug testing site opens in Vancouver
/by Dana Larsenhttps://bc.ctvnews.ca/video/c2821555-new-drug-testing-site-opens-in-vancouver
Second location opens Dec 4th
/by Dana LarsenOn Monday December 4th we are opening our second location, at 245 West Broadway. This is right next door to a storefront of The Medicinal Mushroom Dispensary, which provides our funding along with The Medicinal Cannabis Dispensary. Hours will be Fridays from 11-7pm. We hope to expand the hours soon as we get busier there. […]
CBC QUEBEC NEWS STORY: CLICK HERE.
/by Dana LarsenCBC QUEBEC NEWS STORY: CLICK HERE.
The TYEE: How Ramping Up Drug Testing Could Save Lives
/by Dana Larsenhttps://thetyee.ca/News/2023/10/05/Ramping-Drug-Testing-Could-Save-Lives/
GLOBAL NEWS: How can ramping up drug testing in B.C. save lives?
/by Dana LarsenHow can ramping up drug testing in B.C. save lives?
GLOBAL NEWS: Growing concern as animal tranquilizer xylazine makes its way into B.C. drug supply
/by Dana LarsenGrowing concern as animal tranquilizer xylazine makes its way into B.C. drug supply
What we analyze in a typical day
/by Dana LarsenOn February 2 we tested 71 drug samples at Get Your Drugs Tested. The number of people accessing our service continues to grow, and honestly we are having a hard time keeping up with demand! Here is a summary of what we tested on Thursday, February 2, a typical day for us at Get Your […]
We’re busier than ever!
/by Dana LarsenThe last few months have been busier than ever for our team. Many days we are analyzing over 50 samples that come to us in person and through the mail. We are the world’s busiest free drug analysis clinic and yet we are only able to test a tiny fraction of everything that is out […]
30000 Drugs Checked!
/by Allen CustanceWe are elated to share that we have surpassed 30000 total drugs checked for our clients. Through these tests, it has become evident that the drug market is slowly becoming more complex and adulterated. We are seeing novel psychoactive substances being created and distributed at a fast pace and without proper regulations. Our service has […]
3 Year Anniversary!
/by Allen CustanceWe’ve had a busy 3 years since our inception in June 2019. Our little shop has grown into one of the busiest drug checking sites in the world. In the beginning we were averaging a few hundred tests per month. Now we’re performing about 1400 tests per month. Our total tests sit at 29156 and […]
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/sudbury/drug-supply-testing-overdoses-1.6441363
/by Dana Larsenhttps://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/sudbury/drug-supply-testing-overdoses-1.6441363
25,000 Test Milestone! Plus new and improved search engine
/by Dana LarsenWe have reached an epic milestone of 25,000 drug analysis tests performed! Since we opened in May 2019 we have been getting busier every month, checking a record 1246 samples in February. We have also updated our search engine, making it easier to do a deep dive into our drug database. Plus we’ve added a […]
5 things we’ve learned analyzing 23,000 drug samples
/by Dana LarsenClick through to read a funny and factual article our founder has written for Cracked: Five Wild Things We Learned Analyzing 23,000 Illegal Drugs.
CRACKED.COM: 5 Wild Things I Learned Analyzing 23,000 Illegal Drugs
/by Dana Larsenhttps://www.cracked.com/article_32767_5-wild-things-i-learned-analyzing-23000-illegal-drugs.html
Advocating for Student Safety at UBC!
/by Allen CustanceBack to school is a time for nerves, a time for excitement, and for some, a time for partying. Oftentimes that partying can involve substances purchased from the illicit drug market. To help reduce the risks and provide more information, GYDT was on campus January 21st testing substances for students safety.We had a great time […]
Vice News Video on our service
/by Dana LarsenVice News has released a new video on our drug-checking service and local community. Click through to check it out, it’s worth watching.
We’re busier than ever with 20,000 samples analyzed!
/by Dana LarsenWe have hit a new milestone with our 20,000th drug analyzed! We are busier than ever with a record 1375 tests performed in October. We are also working on improving the search engine for our online results database, making it easier to dig into the data and analyze trends.
VICE VIDEO: These People Are Testing Drugs So You Don’t Have to
/by Dana LarsenGYDT on Global news
/by Dana LarsenOur drug checking service was featured in a September 29 Global News report about the drug death crisis. Click through to watch the video.
15,000 Tests!
/by Allen CustanceWe are excited to announce we have tested over 15,000 samples since our first conception in May 2019. As always, thank you all for your continued support. Together, we are changing how the country views substance use and promoting basic expectations for harm reduction nationwide. Keep visiting us in person, sending in your samples and […]
GEORGIA STRAIGHT: 10,000 street drug samples analyzed in Vancouver
/by Dana Larsenhttps://www.straight.com/news/dana-larsen-10000-street-drug-samples-analyzed-in-vancouver
Holiday Hours
/by Allen CustanceThis holiday season we will be open every day to provide our community with much needed services and supplies. We will however, be reducing our hours on Christmas Day and New Years Day. Our hours will be 2pm-6pm for those days and are listed below. December 24th, 2020 – 12pm-8pm December 25th, 2020 – 2pm-6pm […]
CBC: Government-sanctioned safe supply not enough to get some off fentanyl-laced street drugs
/by Dana Larsenhttps://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/drugs-covid-supply-1.5668370
One Year Anniversary
/by Constantine KatsirisSince it’s inception in June 2019, Get Your Drugs Tested has expanded to include a range of harm reduction initiatives and services for our local community. As we forge ahead into our second year, we are steadfast in our mission to empower drug users by letting them know the contents of the substances they’re taking, […]
COVID update: physical distancing
/by Constantine KatsirisOur facility has returned to our regular operating hours, 12-8pm daily, with some physical distancing measures in place for the safety of our staff and clients. Our drug analysis service will continue to be available by mail-in and drop-off. Clients are welcome to wait outside for their test results, or receive them by phone or […]
COVID update: new hours
/by Dana LarsenDue to the COVID virus, we have adjusted our hours and protocols. We are now open Tuesday to Saturday, from 2-6pm. We have special protocols in place to receive samples for health and safety. Our drug testing service will be available by drop off only. Clients can wait outside for written results, or receive them […]
Noon to 8pm every day!
/by Dana LarsenWe are now operational 12-8pm every day. Exception: Sunday November 17th we will be closing early at 6:30pm.
Drop-in drug analysis 7 days a week!
/by Dana LarsenYou can now drop by in person seven days a week to get your drugs analyzed in Vancouver! Come visit us at 880 East Hastings weekdays from 4-8pm, and weekends from 2-8pm. We offer free, discreet, accurate analysis of all street drugs with our FTIR Spectrometer. 880 East Hastings is the location of The Medicinal […]
We’re in the news!
/by Dana LarsenThe launch of our national drug checking service received major media coverage! Check out these recent news stories. National Post: Canadians can now mail their narcotics to Vancouver to find out whether or not they will kill them Global News Halifax: Drug testing campaign raising awareness about the dangers of contaminated drugs in Halifax Vice […]
National Poster Campaign
/by Dana LarsenWe’ve launched a national poster campaign to promote our service. We’ve had posters going up around town in all these cities: Calgary, Edmonton, Regina, Winnipeg, Toronto, Montreal and Halifax.
NATIONAL POST: Canadians can now mail their narcotics to Vancouver to find out whether or not they will kill them
/by Dana Larsenhttps://nationalpost.com/news/canada/canadians-can-mail-their-narcotics-to-vancouver-and-find-out-whether-they-will-kill-them
VICE NEWS: New Harm Reduction Service Encourages Dealers To Send Drugs in Mail for Testing
/by Dana Larsenhttps://www.vice.com/en/article/d3nxgy/new-harm-reduction-service-encourages-dealers-to-send-drugs-in-mail-for-testing
GLOBAL NEWS: Drug testing campaign raising awareness about the dangers of contaminated drugs
/by Dana LarsenDrug testing campaign raising awareness about the dangers of contaminated drugs in Halifax
GEORGIA STRAIGHT: Activist offers drug testing by mail
/by Dana Larsenhttps://www.straight.com/cannabis/1235186/dana-larsen-activist-offers-drug-testing-mail
Testing office coming soon
/by Dana LarsenRight now we are only offering our drug-testing service by mail. But stay tuned! We will be opening a fixed location in Vancouver soon. Our plan is to be open seven a days a week for in-person testing as well as mail-order. You can also get your drugs tested for free by Vancouver Coastal […]
Welcome to Get Your Drugs Tested
/by webmasterThis is a new project from Dana Larsen and the Vancouver Dispensary Society. We are now offering nationwide testing of street drugs, so that users can know what they are taking. We are the only drug testing by mail service anywhere in Canada. We will soon be opening a storefront location for in-person testing. We […]