Date: Sunday, January 26, 2025
Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba
Substance Sold As: Brown Down
Visual Description: Brownish powder
There were 10 drug toxicity events at the Mobile Overdose Prevention Site (MOPS) and in the Main & Logan area on Sunday.
Some were connected to a powder substance called BROWN DOWN, which was tested on the FTIR at MOPS and found to contain an opioid.
FTIR Results:
36% DIPHENOXYLlATE HCL (opioid anti-diarrhea drug)
30% LCYSTEINE
18% METHABENZTHIAZURON
17% MECARBAM
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.
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