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A white powder sample, expected to contain cocaine, was found to contain N-ethylhexedrone and no cocaine. What does this mean? N-ethylhexedrone is a synthetic cathinone and can produce stimulating effects including wakefulness, drive, talkativeness, euphoria, sensory enhancement, insomnia, cardiovascular strain, and anxiety. It can take effect quickly (within minutes if insufflated/snorted and up to an hour if taken orally) and Read More The post N-ethylhexedrone found in cocaine sample first appeared on The Know.

A white powder sample, expected to contain heroin, was found to contain protonitazene instead with a trace amount of heroin. The sample was sourced locally (ACT region). What does this mean? Protonitazene is a highly potent synthetic opioid, estimated to be more than 200 times stronger than morphine. All nitazenes carry a risk of fatal overdose – even in small Read More The post Protonitazene found in heroin sample first appeared on The Know.

​Six people recently presented to hospitals in Sydney and Western NSW with opioid overdoses after using what they thought was cocaine. ​Know the​​ risks Effects to look out for Getting help If you or your friends see the warning signs of overdose: Take Home Naloxone program Support and advice For free and confidential advice: The post Multiple opioid overdoses following use of cocaine first appeared on The Know.

Two ‘alprazolam’ bar pills were brought into CanTEST for testing, expected to contain alprazolam (‘Xanax’). One pill was a yellow bar-press printed with RO39. The second pill was a white bar-press printed with ‘XANAX’ on the front and ’02’ on the reverse. Neither of these samples contained any alprazolam (‘Xanax’). What does this mean? Benzos are drugs typically used to Read More The post Ethylflualprazolam found in expected ‘alprazolam’ pills first appeared on The Know.

A pink ‘Anonymous/Guy Fawkes mask’ press pill was brought to CanTEST for testing, expected to contain MDMA. The sample was found to have a mass of 469mg with 38% purity (178mg free base). What does this mean? A common dose of MDMA is between 80-120mg. This means the amount of MDMA in this pill is significantly more than the amount a Read More The post High dose MDMA pill first appeared on The Know.

Two blue ‘Hello Kitty’ press pills were brought to CanTEST for testing, expected to contain MDMA. One pill was found to contain N,N-dimethylpentylone and 117mg MDMA (17% free base purity). The second pill was found to contain N,N-dimethylpentylone and 243mg MDMA (37% free base purity). What does this mean? N,N-dimethylpentylone (DMP) is a synthetic cathinone. It’s a stimulant that may Read More The post N,N-dimethylpentylone found in MDMA pills first appeared on The Know.

The Victorian Pill Testing Service has detected heroin in a sample expected to contain ketamine. There were no other compounds detected in the sample. Using heroin when you are expecting ketamine could lead to life threatening overdose, especially in people who have never or rarely used opioids. Risks of overdose are significantly increased when mixed with other depressants like alcohol, Read More The post Heroin found in sample expected to contain ketamine first appeared on The Know.

An unknown synthetic cathinone has been detected in three samples of white powder expected to contain 3-MMC or 4-MMC. This compound has not yet been fully identified. There is no information available abouteffects, risks, dose or duration. What has been detected? Three samples containing an unknown synthetic cathinone have been detected by the Victorian Pill Testing Service in the past Read More The post Unknown synthetic cathinone first appeared on The Know.

Half of a green ‘punisher’ press pill was tested in ACT, expected to contain MDMA, was found to have a mass of 451mg with 37% purity (153mg free base MDMA equivalent). WHAT DOES THIS MEAN? A common dose of MDMA is between 80-120mg. This means the amount of MDMA in this pill is significantly more than the amount a person Read More The post High dose MDMA pill first appeared on The Know.

N,N-Dimethylpentylone (DMP), 2′-fluoro-2-oxo-PCE and MDMA found in white crystals sold as ketamine.  This sample was purchased 6 months ago in Sydney and tested by Pill Testing Australia at DIGI Festival. White crystals may look the same or similar, but have entirely different contents. The only way to know what is in your drugs is to test them. WHAT DOES THIS Read More The post 2’fluoro-2-oxo-PCE & N,N-dimethylpentylone sold as ketamine first appeared on The Know.