Date: Sunday, March 9, 2025
Location: Winnipeg
Substance Sold As: Down
Visual Description: Bright orange rock

Bright orange rocks sold as DOWN tested positive for both fentanyl and benzodiazepine.

-Naloxone does NOT work on benzos
-Combining opioids like fentanyl with benzos increases the risk of complex overdose
-Tested using strips at the Mobile Overdose Prevention Site (MOPS)

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 — Anonymous mail-in service for a fee

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