Drug Alert: WINNIPEG — Tue. May 28, 2024

 

DATE: Tuesday, May 28, 2024

LOCATION: Winnipeg

SUBSTANCE NAME: Down

VISUAL DESCRIPTION: Yellow and grainy/gritty

DETAILS: Substance sold as DOWN, yellow in colour and grainy/gritty in texture.

Three individuals with very bad reactions. Two individuals lost consciousness, turned purple and were given 5 doses of naloxone each. All three individuals experienced seizures, which in one case created a choking danger while eating.

 

Printable Downloads

Handbills

Poster

 

If you are using substances, please:

  • Use with a friend and stagger your use
  • Start low and go slow
  • Have and know how to use naloxone

If you are using alone, consider calling a friend or the NORS line at 1-888-688-NORS so they can spot you.

If you are experiencing grief from losing loved ones to drug toxicity, please know you are not alone. If you need to talk to someone, please call the crisis line at Klinic: 204-786-8686 or toll free 1-888-322-3019