Drug Alert: THOMPSON — Mon. September 23, 2024

Date: Mon, September 23, 2024

Location: Thompson, Manitoba

Substance Name(s): Crack cocaine

Visual Description: Dark brown with a crystal shine and a really bad bitter taste

Details: Six people in the past 24 hours in emergency room experiencing extreme dizziness and blackout after first hit.

Some patients are in restraints due to the confusion they are experiencing.

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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