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Two separate samples expected to be ketamine were found to contain O-PCE. What is O-PCE? O-PCE (deschloro-N-ethyl-ketamine)-a ketamine analogue, is a dissociative and hallucinogen that is most commonly mis-sold as ketamine. Dissociatives are drugs that make you feel disconnected from your body or surroundings. Ketamine analogues copy ketamine’s chemical makeup but can produce different effects, including stronger dissociation or hallucinatory Read More The post Potent dissociative ‘O-PCE’(deschloro-N-ethyl-ketamine) found in ketamine first appeared on The Know.

A white tablet expected to contain Alprazolam was found to contain a synthetic cannabinoid –AB-MDMSBA. What is AB- MDMSBA? AB-MDMSBA is a novel synthetic cannabinoid and is structurally similar to other known synthetic cannabinoids. Synthetic cannabinoids are not the same as natural cannabis. We know very little about its specific effects and it has no references in clinical literature or Read More The post AB-MDMSBA (a synthetic cannabinoid) found in alprazolam (Xanax®) first appeared on The Know.

A white powder sample was brought to CanTEST for testing, expected to contain ketamine was found to contain both methamphetamine (42% free base purity) and ketamine (31% free base purity). What does this mean? Ketamine is a dissociative anaesthetic, while methamphetamine is a stimulant. If you were expecting to consume only ketamine, the presence of methamphetamine means the effects could Read More The post Meth found in expected ketamine sample first appeared on The Know.

Yellow and green capsules that were acquired as ‘MDMA’ were tested and found to contain onlytramadol. What is tramadol? Tramadol is a synthetic opioid which is a central nervous system depressant/painkiller.It’s a very different substance from MDMA, which is a stimulant/empathogen. Combining tramadol with drugs that affect serotonin can cause serotonin toxicity, a seriousmedical emergency. This includes: Combining tramadol with Read More The post Tramadol sold as MDMA caps first appeared on The Know.

The risk of harm is increased when MDMA is taken in high doses or with other stimulants. Synthetic cathinones, such as dipentylone, are stimulants.  The risk of serious harm is increased when taken with other stimulants. Know the risks Effects to look out for If you or others experience these symptoms, get help immediately. Getting help If you or your Read More The post Multiple tablets containing a high dose of MDMA (ecstasy) and multiple tablets containing a synthetic cathinone (dipentylone) in NSW first appeared on The Know.

An orange ‘signal logo’ press pill brought to CanTEST for testing, expected to contain MDMA, was found to have a mass of 578mg with 30% purity (173mg 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 person may usually expect Read More The post High Dose MDMA Pill first appeared on The Know.

[Tablets containing high dose (equal or greater than 2x standard dose) of MDMA] A Hello Kitty and a Pop Smoke MDMA pill were tested recently. Both pills contained MDMA, but the amount was 229 mg (Hello Kitty) and 230 mg (Pop Smoke). A common dose of MDMA is between 80-120 mg. This means the amount of MDMA in these pills Read More The post High dose MDMA pills first appeared on The Know.

A yellow ‘iron man’ press pill was brought to CanTEST for testing, expected to contain MDMA. It was found to have a mass of 494mg with 33% purity (163mg 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 person Read More The post High Dose MDMA Pill first appeared on The Know.

Two coral-coloured Kenzo tiger pills contained N,N-dimethylpentylone instead of MDMA. An unknown white powder that was also tested was found to contain N,N-dimethylpentylone. What is N,N-dimethylpentylone? N,N-Dimethylpentylone is a stimulant and synthetic cathinone with an increased risk of harm if taken in high doses or combined with MDMA or other stimulants. Risks: Effects: Harm reduction advice: Get your drugs tested!Only Read More The post N,N-Dimethylpentylone sold as MDMA first appeared on The Know.

A sample expected to be 4-MMC (mephedrone) was found to be 4-CMC. What is 4-CMC? Risks: High doses of 4-CMC can lead to long periods of unwanted stimulation. This can include: Risks are increased with other stimulant drugs like MDMA, methamphetamine, or cocaine. Seek medical help immediately if you experience: Harm reduction advice: Get your drugs tested!Only a very small Read More The post 4-CMC sold as 4-MMC (mephedrone) first appeared on The Know.