Via Street Connections:

A blue powder/grainy substance seized by police in Winnipeg, tested by Health Canada Drug Analysis Service (DAS) was determined to contain the following psychoactive compounds: Etonitazepyne (also known as N-pyrrolidino etonitazene), fentanyl, and desalkylgidazepam.

This is the first time that etonitazepyne was detected by DAS in Winnipeg.

• Etonitazepyne is a high-potent synthetic “nitazene” opioid, considered to be many more times stronger than fentanyl.
• Fentanyl is a very toxic opioid drug that can result in overdose causing respiratory depression, unconsciousness and death.
• Desalkylgidazepam is an active benzodiazepine-related drug used in some countries to treat anxiety and insomnia with little known about its strength or the duration of its effects.
   
Using high-potency opioids in combination with benzodiazepine-related drugs increases the risk of dangerous side effects (e.g., slowing down of breathing, decrease blood pressure and heart rate).
 
Health Canada's Drug Analysis Service (DAS) test illegal drugs seized by Canadian law enforcement agencies.

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.

Get your drugs checked:
Mobile Overdose Prevention Site (MOPS), W/T/F/S/S, 12-5PM in the parking lot beside 631 Main St
Street Connections, M/W/F, 1-3:30pm, 496 Hargrave St
GetYourDrugsTested.com, FREE, anonymous mail-in service

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