Date: Thursday, February 18, 2026


Location: Winnipeg


Substance Sold As: Down


Visual Description: Orange rock

Orange rock sold as DOWN was found to contain para-fluorofentanyl, benzodiazepine, caffeine and medetomidine.

Naloxone cannot reverse the sedating effects of non-opioid substances. Combining opioids with sedatives like benzos or medetomidine increases the risk of a complex overdose.

Sample was tested on February 13 at Street Connections.

Para-fluorofentanyl is a synthetic opioid similar in potency and effect to fentanyl.

Medetomidine is a veterinary tranquilizer approved only for use on animals. It is stronger than xylazine.

Desalkylgidazepam is a new kind of benzodiazepine.

Caffeine is a stimulant, but it does not reverse the sedating effects of opioids or tranquilizers. 

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:


Nine Circles, Tu/W/Th, 10am-4pm, parking lot door of 705 Broadway Ave



Street Connections, M/W/F, 8:30am-3:30pm, 496 Hargrave St


Mobile Overdose Prevention Site (MOPS) — W/T/F/S/S, 12-5PM in the parking lot beside 631 Main St.

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