Date: Thursday, March 13, 2025
Location: Winnipeg
Substance Sold As: Down
Visual Description: Bright pink

Bright pink DOWN caused two people to lose consciousness. One required naloxone to revive. Substance is believed to contain benzodiazepine. Believed to be the same batch that was associated with a rash of overdoses in Saskatoon.

Benzodiazepines do not respond to naloxone. When combined with other drugs such as opioids, they can increase the risk of complex overdose.

Source: Mobile Overdose Prevention Site (MOPS)

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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 — Anonymous fee-based 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