Lost Soul Courier Collective

Repost from .oakland.punks.with.lunch , a lot of people have been asking us for fent test strips. We will bring them to you, but there are some things you should know about them, the pros and cons.

Fentanyl test strips are a great way to reduce the risk of a fentanyl related overdose, but they are never a 100% guarantee. When using fentanyl test strips keep in mind-

• Harm reductionists are not using the strips as they were designed, they’re meant to test urine! But because people who use drugs are creative and resourceful, they have been repurposed to test drugs.
• Test strips test for fentanyl, a dozen analogs, and that’s it. There are many more analogs that can cause overdose that test strips don’t detect.
• Test strips are not 100% accurate. There have been reports of false positives and false negatives, and user error is common.
• Known as the “chocolate chip cookie effect” fentanyl or other substances can be inconsistently mixed throughout a dose, batch, or baggie. This means the test strip may not detect fentanyl or an analog even though it’s present.

Test strips are one of many useful interventions but don’t forget to also do the following: use with others so someone is there so reverse a potential overdose, investigate the look, taste, and smell to detect inconsistencies, if multiple people are using drugs stagger each person’s use, and do a test shot/line. And even after doing all of these and using test strips, there’s still risk of overdose! As long as drugs are illegal the supply with be inconsistent and present potential for overdose. Stay safe, we love you.

[Image: an illustration of 3 descending blue and white fentanyl test strips splayed out to the right side with a pink oval behind them. Each test strip has text in white directly above it, the first reading “test strips”, the second reading “don’t guarantee”, and the third “fentanyl free drugs”.]

Fentanyl test strip illustration by , text added by Punks with Lunch

the only thing Narcan enables is breathing 🌹 Harm-reduction does not enable addiction 🌹Please carry it on you if you or your friends are drug users, it can save lives
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Reposting, because we’ve had a lot of new followers in the past few days from who have shared with us that they have lost people. If you are grieving, you are not alone, and we love you.

⚠️Content warning⚠️ Grieving the loss of a loved one from overdose can be extremely devastating and debilitating. This small read from .o.p.e.project might offer some small insight or comfort in these hard times. Thank you for this beautiful zine from .xyz for overdose awareness day 2021. If you’re interested in a free copy, or free Narcan delivery to your door, DM or email us today.

Fathers, mothers, sisters, brothers, friends and everyone in between, every overdose death is preventable.

Send email to [email protected] for inquiries

Next Thursday , June 6th

Thursday, July 6th
Fundraiser art show for 276 Golden Gate Ave and Lost Soul Courier

The kindest,
The realest,
The one and only.
I’ll never forget riding thru the apocalypse (Covid, forest fires, hell and high water), and I’ll never forget how you helped me deliver Narcan to our coworkers, friends and family when Lost Soul first started. My brother in arms Stryker,
so unique and unapologetically yourself. There will never be another. From one Lost Soul to another, I love you. See you on the other side, the great big standby in the sky.
🕊️👑King Stryker Forever👑🕊️

Narcan saves lives! delivers naloxone on bicycles, free. DM or email to schedule your delivery today.

⚠️Content warning⚠️ Grieving the loss of a loved one from overdose. Thank you for this beautiful zine from .xyz for overdose awareness day 2021

Dm and we’ll pickup.

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My mom was hit and killed by a car on the early morning of October 4th. My family has been struggling emotionally and financially since my brothers death in February, and we would really appreciate the help for my mother’s. Link in bio, thank you

❗️ATTENTION❗️
Lost Soul Courier Collective will be hosting our first in-person fundraising event this Sunday, September 11.
***space is very limited, and this is a ticketed event, so if you are interested in supporting, please DM us directly for an invite***
We are raising funds to continue our mission of providing harm reduction supplies, free of charge, to our beloved community. We are also working to build up another cargo bike for support on future nature excursions, as well as providing free bikes and camp equipment for those who will join us.
This event will include food, beverages, and live entertainment, along with a silent auction. We have some fantastic auction items, including an electric cargo bike of your choice from SF, a classic Faggin road bike, and a ton of great cannabis products from
Feel free to share with anyone you think would be down to support us! Thank you 🙏

Howdy y’all 🤠 Lost Soul is returning with a bikepacking / camping trip the weekend of August 13. We will be riding from the Ferry building (meet at 3pm, leave at 4pm sharp) on Friday, August 12. This is a beginner route, mostly paved, from SF to Samuel P. Taylor state park in Marin County. Ride time should be around 4 hours, and we will be arriving at dusk, taking advantage of the hike / bike campsite at the park. Dinner will be provided and ready for the riders, but please plan on bringing your own snacks and water for the ride.
The plan is for one overnight, with a dirt ride (optional) on Saturday out to Pt. Reyes National Seashore. There will be a group riding back Saturday, though another overnight is possible for those that would like to stay longer.
Riders of all levels are encouraged to join us! We have enough bikes and camping equipment / supplies to accommodate 3-4 folks that are without the proper gear. This will be a no drop, sober ride, so please prepare for that!
The route is posted in our profile if you’d like to get an idea of elevation and directions.

****PLEASE DM US IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO JOIN AS SPACE WILL BE LIMITED*****
We are stoked to get out there again with everyone, much love ❤️