Date: Tuesday, March 25, 2025


Location: Winnipeg


Substance Sold As: Down


Visual Description: Orange chunk/pebble

Orange chunk/pebble substance sold as DOWN contained a mixture of multiple types of fentanyl and benzodiazepines, as well as ketamine.

Naloxone does not work on benzos or ketamine. Combining sedatives (like benzos or ketamine) with opioids (fentanyl) increases the risk of complex overdose and death.

Substance was tested at Street Connections on March 17, confirmed by Health Canada Drug Analysis Service.

Health Canada Drug Analysis Service results:

Ketamine (4.18%)
Desalkylgidazepam (2.73%)
Ortho-Methylfentanyl (1.57%)
Fentanyl (<1%)
Bromazolam (<1%)
erythritol (73.9%)
Caffeine (12.4%)
dimethylsufone (2,09%)

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Source: Street Connections

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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


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