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A white bar pill (Xanax press) and a partial round white pressed pill (Mylan press) expected to contain alprazolam were both found to contain ethylbromazolam instead. What does this mean? Benzos are drugs typically used to sedate and treat anxiety. Ethylbromazolam is a new benzodiazepine. Although both alprazolam and ethylbromazolam are from the same family of drugs, benzos can vary Read More The post Ethylbromazolam found in expected alprazolam pills first appeared on The Know.

A CRUSHED PARTIAL BLUE with an ‘M’ on one side and what the client reported as an ’80’ and break line on the rear – possibly a misread ’30’ – was expected to contain oxycodone but instead the potent synthetic opioid protonitazene was detected. No oxycodone was detected. The pill, which appeared poorly pressed, was sourced locally (ACT region). What Read More The post Protonitazene found in crushed partial ‘oxycodone’ pill first appeared on The Know.

O-PCE is a potent and long-acting ‘dissociative’ O-PCE (deschloro-N-ethyl-ketamine) is a dissociative/hallucinogen that is most commonly mis-sold as “extra strong ketamine”. Dissociatives are drugs that make you feel disconnected from your body or surroundings. Compared with ketamine, O-PCE appears to be more potent and stimulating and is much longer-acting (3-6 hours compared with 30-60 minutes). People who have used O-PCE say the dissociation is deeper and more disorienting, with more intense Read More The post Potent dissociative ‘O-PCE’ sold as methamphetamine or MDMA first appeared on The Know.

A broken section of a white pressed pill with a score mark expected to contain alprazolam was found to contain pregabalin and bromonordiazepam instead. What does this mean? Benzos are drugs typically used to sedate and treat anxiety. Pregabalin (brand name Lyrica) is not a benzo or an opioid, but a central nervous sytem depressant used in a variety of Read More The post Pregabalin and bromonordiazepam found in ‘alprazolam’ pill first appeared on The Know.

A white pressed pill expected to contain only diazepam was instead found to contain clonazepam, tapentadol, donepezil and denatonium as well as diazepam. What does this mean? Diazepam and clonazepam are both benzodiazepines. Benzos are drugs typically used to sedate and treat anxiety, with diazepam having a shorter duration than clonazepam, which is more potent. Tapentadol is a synthetic opioid Read More The post Diazepam, clonazepam, tapentadol, donepezil and denatonium found in diazepam pill first appeared on The Know.

Tablet appearance is not a reliable indicator of drug contents. Dose is reported as MDMA free base. K​n​​ow the risks ​You are at increased risk of harm if you: Effects to look out for Getting help If you or your friends see the warning signs of overdose: Support and advice For free and confidential advice: The post Multiple high dose MDMA (ecstasy) tablets circulating in NSW first appeared on The Know.

A white-brown powder containing the potent opioid ‘metonitazene’ may be sold as ketamine or heroin. Metonitazene is a potent synthetic opioid Opioids are central nervous system depressants that produce effects including pain relief, sedation and respiratory depression (where breathing slows or stops). Respiratory depression often appears more quickly with potent synthetic opioids (PSOs), increasing the risk of life-threatening overdose. Metonitazene is a PSO. Its Read More The post White-brown powder containing metonitazene first appeared on The Know.

A partial/broken white bar pill (Xanax press) expected to contain only alprazolam (Xanax) was found to contain bromazolam and clobromazolam as well as alprazolam. These are benzodiazepines or ‘benzos’. What does this mean? Benzos are drugs typically used to sedate and treat anxiety. Bromazolam and clobromazolam are new benzodiazepines that have strong sedative effects. There is limited information available about Read More The post Bromazolam and clobromazolam found in ‘Xanax’ pill first appeared on The Know.

A white pressed pill with a score mark expected to contain alprazolam was found to contain clonazepam and diazepam instead. These are benzodiazepines or ‘benzos’. What does this mean? Benzos are a drugs typically used to sedate or treat anxiety. Although from the same family of drugs, benzos can vary greatly in potency, onset and effects. Effects of benzos can include drowsiness, Read More The post Clonazepam and diazepam found in ‘alprazolam’ pill first appeared on The Know.

A broken white pressed pill expected to contain alprazolam was found to contain ethylbromazolam and bromonordiazepam instead. These are benzodiazepines or ‘benzos’. What does this mean? Benzos are a drugs typically used to sedate or treat anxiety. Ethylbromazolam and bromonordiazepam are both new benzodiazepines. Although from the same family of drugs, benzos can vary greatly in potency, onset and effects. Read More The post Ethylbromazolam and bromonordiazepam found in ‘alprazolam’ pill first appeared on The Know.