10/24/2025
Drug Alert: Winnipeg — Thu. October 16, 2025
Two overdose events today had symptoms that indicated complex, multi-substance drug toxicity.
-One required 8 doses of naloxone, 20 minutes and EMS to revive
-Another one required EMS, and the individual requested to go to hospital with paramedics, which is unusual.
When using substances that may contain a combination of opioids and sedatives, it is especially important to start low and go slow, use with a friend, and stagger your use.
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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
— Anonymous fee-based mail-in service
NOTE: FTIR testing is temporarily not available at the Mobile Overdose Prevention Site (MOPS)
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
