PETERBOROUGH-Peterborough Public Health issued an alert following a trigger of the Early Warning Surveillance System after 8 drug poisonings were observed on Friday.
Officials say two substances are being sold as “Down” which tested positive for benzos and fentanyl. They are suspected to contain the regulated sedative Bromazolam.
They are light yellow and pink in colour OR light green in colour with heavy and immediate sedative effects.
PPH says Naloxone cannot reverse the effects of sedatives, “but it can’t hurt”! Use naloxone if you suspect a drug poisoning!
ACTIONS: Drug Checking:
- Available at Consumption & Treatment Site (CTS) – 220 Simcoe St.
- Test strips for fentanyl, benzos, and xylazine are available at the CTS during hours of operation (9:30 a.m. –
9:00 p.m.; daily)
Harm Reduction Support: - Consumption & Treatment Site (CTS) – 220 Simcoe St. Open 9:30 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.; daily
- National Overdose Response Service – 1-888-688-6677(NORS)
- Krasman Centre – Warm Line & Peer Crisis Support Services – 1-888-777-0979
• krasmancentre.com/what-we-do/warm-line-peer-crisis-support/; Available 10:00 a.m.-Midnight Crisis Support:
- 9-8-8 Suicide Crisis Helpline – Call or text 9-8-8; National 24/7 suicide or emotional distress hotline
- Telecare Distress Centre of Peterborough – call 705-745-2273; Open 24/7 Find Naloxone:
• ALWAYS carry multiple naloxone kits. Learn where to get a Naloxone kit at Ontario.ca/page/where-to-get-a
