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Drug Alert: Winnipeg - Thu. May 28, 2026Pink chunks sold as PINK DOWN tested positive for medetomidine, carfentanil and ...
05/28/2026

Drug Alert: Winnipeg - Thu. May 28, 2026

Pink chunks sold as PINK DOWN tested positive for medetomidine, carfentanil and fentanyl. A non-fatal overdose resulted from this substance.

Carfentanil is up to 100x more potent than fentanyl, and a tiny amount can cause an overdose. �

Medetomidine is a veterinary tranquilizer that is up to 300x more potent than xylazine.

If you are using substances, please use with a friend — someone you trust, because you might be sedated for a long time.

Naloxone does not work on non-opioid substances such as medetomidine. You should still give naloxone in cases of overdose, since medetomidine samples usually contain opioids as well.

The sample tested positive using strips for fentanyl and medetomidine on May 15. Health Canada Drug Analysis confirmed these results on May 26.

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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

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

Drug Alert: Winnipeg - Tue. May 5, 2026There have been increased presentations of levamisole toxicity at Thompson Genera...
05/22/2026

Drug Alert: Winnipeg - Tue. May 5, 2026

There have been increased presentations of levamisole toxicity at Thompson General Hospital.

Levamisole is a veterinary de-worming medication that is often used as a cutting agent in CO***NE, because it is a white powder that mimics and prolongs cocaine’s effects.

Levamisole toxicity presents with flu-like symptoms and can include:
-Dangerous drop in white blood cell counts that makes the body vulnerable to severe infections.
-Vasculitis (blood vessel inflammation) that can lead to organ failure and skin lesions, especially on the ears, nose and face.

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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

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

Drug Alert: Winnipeg - Tue. May 5, 2026Yellow chunk sold as fentanyl found to contain carfentanil, fentanyl and medetomo...
05/05/2026

Drug Alert: Winnipeg - Tue. May 5, 2026

Yellow chunk sold as fentanyl found to contain carfentanil, fentanyl and medetomodine.

Sent for confirmatory testing on April 8 after test strips at Street Connections detected fentanyl and medetomidine. Participant reported nausea, vomiting, shaking and sweating from use.

Carfentanil is up to 100x more potent than fentanyl, and a tiny amount can cause an overdose. Combining opioids with sedatives like medetomidine increases the risk of complex overdose.

Confirmatory testing at Health Canada Drug Analysis Service results:
* Medetomidine (2.31%)
* Caffeine (10.8%)
* Mannitol (52.9%)
* Dimethyl sulfone (13.9%)
* Carfentanil, fentanyl, and three additional fentanyl precursors. No quantities reported due to the presence of precursors or byproducts of fentanyl.

Medetomidine is a veterinary tranquilizer currently found in the local drug supply. It is stronger than xylazine and is only approved for use on animals. It decreases a person’s heart rate.

Naloxone does not work on non-opioid substances such as medetomidine. You should still give naloxone in cases of overdose, since medetomidine samples usually contain opioids as well.

Get full testing results as well as printable handbills and a poster at our website (link in bio) http://www.safersites.ca/202600505fentanyl

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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

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

Drug Alert: Winnipeg - Mon. April 20, 2026Pink chunk sold as DOWN found tested positive for fentanyl and medetomidine us...
04/21/2026

Drug Alert: Winnipeg - Mon. April 20, 2026

Pink chunk sold as DOWN found tested positive for fentanyl and medetomidine using strips.

Tested at the Mobile Overdose Prevention Site (MOPS) on April 18.

Medetomidine is a veterinary tranquilizer currently found in the local drug supply. It is stronger than xylazine and is only approved for use on animals. It decreases a person’s heart rate and slows breathing.

Combining sedatives with opioids like fentanyl increases the risk of a complex overdose.

Naloxone does not work on non-opioid substances such as medetomidine. You should still give naloxone in cases of overdose, since samples that have medetomidine usually have opioids as well.

Get full testing results as well as printable handbills and a poster at our website (link in bio) http://www.safersites.ca/20260420down

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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, 12-4pm 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

***Note: This is an update of a previously-posted alertDrug Alert: Winnipeg - Wed. April 15, 2026Blue chunk/crystal sold...
04/17/2026

***Note: This is an update of a previously-posted alert

Drug Alert: Winnipeg - Wed. April 15, 2026

Blue chunk/crystal sold as DOWN found to contain carfentanil, fentanyl, medetomodine and benzodiazepine.��Carfentanil is up to 100x more potent than fentanyl, and a tiny amount can cause an overdose.

Sample was tested at Nine Circles following a non-fatal drug poisoning that sent a community member to the hospital on March 12.

2.4% Para-Fluorofentanyl

Drug Alert: Winnipeg - Wed. April 15, 2026Blue chunk/crystal sold as DOWN was tested at Nine Circles following a non-fat...
04/16/2026

Drug Alert: Winnipeg - Wed. April 15, 2026

Blue chunk/crystal sold as DOWN was tested at Nine Circles following a non-fatal drug poisoning that sent a community member to the hospital on March 12.

Tested positive for fentanyl, benzodiazepines and medetomidine.

Confirmatory testing at Health Canada Drug Analysis Service showed:

2.4% Para-Fluorofentanyl

Drug Alert: Winnipeg - Tue. April 14, 2026GREEN DOWN and PINK DOWN samples both tested positive for fentanyl and medetom...
04/14/2026

Drug Alert: Winnipeg - Tue. April 14, 2026

GREEN DOWN and PINK DOWN samples both tested positive for fentanyl and medetomidine at MOPS over the weekend.

Medetomidine is a veterinary tranquilizer currently found in the local drug supply. It is stronger than xylazine and is only approved for use on animals. It decreases a person’s heart rate.

Combining sedatives with opioids like fentanyl increases the risk of a complex overdose.

Naloxone does not work on non-opioid substances such as medetomidine. You should still give naloxone in cases of overdose, since medetomidine samples usually contain opioids as well.

Get full testing results as well as printable handbills and a poster at our website (link in bio) http://www.safersites.ca/20260414down

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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.

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

Drug Alert: Winnipeg - Fri. March 6, 2026A white, round counterfeit tablet with “TEC” markings was found to contain mede...
03/07/2026

Drug Alert: Winnipeg - Fri. March 6, 2026

A white, round counterfeit tablet with “TEC” markings was found to contain medetomidine and he**in.

Medetomidine is a veterinary tranquilizer currently found in the local drug supply. It is stronger than xylazine and is only approved for use on animals. It decreases a person’s heart rate.

Naloxone does not work on non-opioid substances such as medetomidine. You should still give naloxone in cases of overdose, since medetomidine samples usually contain opioids as well.

Sample was tested on February 13 by Health Canada Drug Analysis Services after it had been seized by law enforcement.

Source: Street Connections

Get full testing results as well as printable handbills and a poster at our website (link in bio) http://www.safersites.ca/20260306winnipeg

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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.

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

Drug Alert: Winnipeg - Thu. February 18, 2026Orange rock sold as DOWN was found to contain para-fluorofentanyl, benzodia...
02/19/2026

Drug Alert: Winnipeg - Thu. February 18, 2026

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. It contained:

-Para-fluorofentanyl, a synthetic opioid similar in potency and effect to fentanyl.
-Medetomidine, a veterinary tranquilizer approved only for use on animals. It is stronger than xylazine.
-Desalkylgidazepam, a new kind of benzodiazepine.�-Caffeine, a stimulant. It does not reverse the sedating effects of opioids or tranquilizers.

Source: Street Connections

Get full testing results as well as printable handbills and a poster at our website (link in bio)
http://www.safersites.ca/20260218down

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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.

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

Drug Alert: Winnipeg - Thu. February 18, 2026Pink powder sold as flualprazolam was tested on the FTIR at Street Connecti...
02/19/2026

Drug Alert: Winnipeg - Thu. February 18, 2026

Pink powder sold as flualprazolam was tested on the FTIR at Street Connections on February 13. It was found to contain medetomidine.

Flualprazolam is a benzodiazepine sedative, but the sample tested negative for benzos and fentanyl.

Medetomidine is an animal tranquilizer that is not approved for use in humans. It is stronger than xylazine.

This sample appeared to contain only medetomidine. Detection of medetomidine on FTIR suggests a high concentration of this substance in the sample.

Naloxone cannot reverse the sedating effects of non-opioid substances such as medetomidine.

Source: Street Connections

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http://www.safersites.ca/20260218flualprazolam

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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.

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

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