Date: Wednesday, June 17, 2026


Location: Winnipeg


Substance Sold As: Ecstasy


Visual Description: Red pill with a “Louis Vuitton”-style “LV” stamped on it

A red pill with a Louis-Vuitton-style “LV” that was purchased as ECSTASY was found to contain MDMA and methamphetamine.

The pill was brought to Street Connections on May 27. While it is not uncommon for MDMA pills to contain other substances, the presence of methamphetamine was not expected or desired by the service users.

Be aware that MDMA/ecstasy pills often contain other substances. The combination of MDMA and methamphetamine can cause unusual overheating and dehydration. 

Be aware of the symptoms of stimulant “overdose,” also called “overamping”:
-Difficulty breathing
-Hot, flushed, or sweaty skin
-Headaches
-Nausea and vomiting
-Panic and anxiety
-Agitation
-Seizures
-Becoming unconscious

Stay hydrated and don’t use alone. Have someone with you who can keep an eye on you in case you need medical attention. Attend drug checking services to get your substances tested.

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If you are using substances, please:

* Use with a friend and stagger your use

* Use with someone you trust in case you are out for a long time. 

* 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.

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