DRUG ALERT: SELKIRK — WED. JUNE 12, 2024

DATE: Wednesday, June 12, 2024

LOCATION: Selkirk, Manitoba

SUBSTANCE NAME(S): Down

VISUAL DESCRIPTION: Red with a white stripe

DETAILS: Substance sold as DOWN. Red with a white stripe. Potent with a strong effect — believed to contain benzodiazepines.

No test results available. Benzodiazepines do not respond to naloxone and when combined with other drugs can increase the risk of a complex overdose.

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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