Drug Alert: WINNIPEG — Fri. October 4, 2024

Date: Friday, October 4, 2024

Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba

Substance Name(s): Down/Gold Down

Visual Description: Dark yellow/gold in colour

Details: Community member at MOPS went down fast and immediately stopped breathing. Required 5 doses of naloxone to revive and paramedics were called.

NOTE: When seasons change, there tends to be an uptick in drug toxicity events, and this fall is no exception. Please use extra caution when using substances and make sure you have naloxone on hand.

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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