Atikokan RAAM Clinic

02/15/2026

Posting from SaferSites.ca
Drug Alert: Winnipeg - Thu. February 12, 2026

A pink rock/chunk substance sold as Down was found to contain para-fluorofentanyl (a synthetic opioid) and medetomidine (an animal tranquilizer).

Combining opioids and sedatives increases your risk of complex overdose. Sedatives like medetomidine do not respond to naloxone.

A community member believed the substance had been involved in a life-threatening emergency that did not respond well to naloxone.

Source: Street Connections

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

02/13/2026

SHARING this Drug Alert from the LifeguardConnect app: “A recent sample presumed to be a blue Percocet was identified as cychlorphine. Cychlorphine is a synthetic "orphine" opioid that was never clinically approved for market and its strength is not fully understood. Due to this, overdose is possible. Don't use alone, always carry naloxone! Get your drugs tested & remember to use the Lifeguard timer
Download Lifeguard Connect:
Apple App Store: https://apps.apple.com/ca/app/lifeguardconnect/id1359022089
Google Play:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.dev.lifeguard
Learn more about naloxone here: https://tbdhu.com/naloxone

02/12/2026

01/30/2026

We have issued a drug alert due to an increase in overdoses in the Kenora area.

Stay safe!

• Don’t use alone – buddy up and stagger use.
• Download and use the Lifeguard app from LifeguardDH.com or call NORS at 1-888-688-6677.
• Have naloxone with you and know how to use it.

If you suspect an overdose, call 911 immediately.
https://www.nwhu.on.ca/our-services/harm-reduction/ -tabs-tab3

01/24/2026

01/10/2026

SHARING this Drug Alert from the Lifeguard app:
“A sample of grey "down" has tested positive for carfentanil, fluorofentanyl, & xylazine. Carfentanil is approximately 100 times stronger than fentanyl & greatly increases the risk of overdose, even in very small amounts. Xylazine is a strong veterinary sedative that can complicate overdose. Remember do not use alone, carry naloxone, use a small test dose, & get your drugs tested whenever possible.”
Download LifeguardConnect:
Apple App Store: https://apps.apple.com/ca/app/lifeguardconnect/id1359022089
Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.dev.lifeguard ^Learn more about naloxone here: https://tbdhu.com/naloxone