Alerts

Stay informed with the latest drug safety alerts from Pill Testing Australia. Our Alerts page provides real-time updates via an RSS feed from The Know, who collate drug alerts from all states and territories in Australia.

The alerts provided are designed to keep individuals safe by highlighting substances that may pose a significant public health risk. These alerts are part of an early warning system that empowers you to make informed decisions about drug use.

  • High dose MDMA (ecstasy) tablets recently found in NSW – also containing a synthetic cathinone
    by Seb Baird on 31 October 2024 at 11:44 pm

    ​Skull shaped tablets with MYBRAND marking have been found containing high dose MDMA and a synthetic cathinone, dipentylone (also known as N,N-dimethylpentylone). The risk of harm is increased when MDMA is taken with other stimulants including synthetic cathinones, amphetamines or cocaine. ​Pink-orange: 182-185mg MDMA + dipentylone Blue: 162mg MDMA + dipentylone Yellow: 151 mg MDMA​ Other recently tested skull shaped Read More The post High dose MDMA (ecstasy) tablets recently found in NSW – also containing a synthetic cathinone first appeared on The Know.

  • Multiple high dose MDMA pills
    by PRN Admin on 16 October 2024 at 11:12 pm

    Detected 20 September 2024 Pink pill: pioneer compact disk jockey press Detected 27 September 2024 Grey pill: Rick (of Rick & Morty) press Detected 20 September 2024 Blue pill: punisher press Detected 10 October 2024 Purple pill: Dom Perignon press What does this mean? A common dose of MDMA is between 80-120mg. This means the amount of MDMA in these Read More The post Multiple high dose MDMA pills first appeared on The Know.

  • High dose MDMA (ecstasy) tablets have recently been found in NSW – purple shield-shaped tablets
    by PRN Admin on 2 October 2024 at 5:48 am

    The purple shield-shaped tablets contain 150mg of MDMA. This is a higher dose than usually expected.​​​​ Please note: Tablet appearance is not a reliable indicator of drug contents Know the risks Effects to look out for If you or others experience these symptoms after taking MDMA, get help immediately. Getting Help If you or your friends see the warning signs Read More The post High dose MDMA (ecstasy) tablets have recently been found in NSW – purple shield-shaped tablets first appeared on The Know.

  • Fentanyl found in brown sample
    by PRN Admin on 28 September 2024 at 4:28 am

    A brown sample brought to CanTEST for testing was found to contain paracetamol, caffeine, heroin, 6-MAM, and the potent synthetic opioid fentanyl. This is the first time fentanyl has been detected at CanTEST Effects– Fentanyl carries the risk of fatal overdose. Fentanyl is known to cause an opioid-like overdose (lowered/loss of consciousness, person may seem like sleeping/snorint, tiny/pinpoint pupils, discoloured Read More The post Fentanyl found in brown sample first appeared on The Know.

  • Four heroin overdoses following use of cocaine
    by Seb Baird on 25 September 2024 at 6:17 am

    Two people have died and another two admitted to hospital with heroin overdose after using what they believed to be cocaine in Sydney. Know the risks Effects to look out for Unexpected drowsiness, pinpoint pupils, loss of consciousness, slow breathing/snoring, and skin turning blue/grey after using a stimulant (for example cocaine, methamphetamine, or MDMA). Getting help If you or your friends see Read More The post Four heroin overdoses following use of cocaine first appeared on The Know.

  • N-pyrrolidino isotonitazene found in counterfeit oxycodone pill
    by PRN Admin on 9 September 2024 at 5:03 am

    A round yellow counterfeit oxycodone pill brought to CanTEST for testing was found to be N-pyrrolidino isotonitazene, a type of nitazene. This is a potent new opioid that is 1000x stronger than morphine and 100x stronger than fentanyl. This sample was acquired from the dark web (vendor name not disclosed), but this is the third nitazene-related community notice CanTEST has Read More The post N-pyrrolidino isotonitazene found in counterfeit oxycodone pill first appeared on The Know.

  • High dose MDMA (ecstasy) tablets have recently been found in NSW – red irregular-shaped tablets with ‘anarchy’ symbol imprint
    by PRN Admin on 28 August 2024 at 6:12 am

    Warning The red irregular-shaped tablets have an imprint of the ‘anarchy’ symbol on each side.They contain 151mg of MDMA.This is a higher dose than usually expected. Please note: Tablet appearance is not a reliable indicator of drug contents Know the risks Effects to look out for If you or others experience these symptoms after taking MDMA, get help immediately. Getting Read More The post High dose MDMA (ecstasy) tablets have recently been found in NSW – red irregular-shaped tablets with ‘anarchy’ symbol imprint first appeared on The Know.

  • High dose found in MDMA sample
    by PRN Admin on 23 August 2024 at 5:06 am

    A blue ‘punisher’ press pill weighing 471mg expected to contain MDMA (ecstasy), was found to contain 202mg free base MDMA. What does this mean? This amount of MDMA is approximately twice the amount that someone may usually expect to take, either recreationally or in a clinical setting. Effects and signs of MDMA overdose can include signs of serotonin toxicity, including Read More The post High dose found in MDMA sample first appeared on The Know.

  • Bromazolam found in 2 counterfeit diazepam samples
    by PRN Admin on 23 August 2024 at 5:01 am

    A round light yellow pressed pill and a small white capsule were both expected to contain diazepam.  The light yellow pressed pill features a break-line and DZ 5 press on one side. Both of these samples were found to contain the novel benzodiazepine, bromazolam. What does this mean? There may be other counterfeits that vary in appearance in circulation.  Genuine Read More The post Bromazolam found in 2 counterfeit diazepam samples first appeared on The Know.

  • Protonitazene contaminated oxycodone
    by Seb Baird on 19 July 2024 at 1:49 am

    The South Australian Toxicology and Toxinology Service and the Emerging Drug Network of Australia has notified SA Health of protonitazene overdose occurring in patients using illicitly sourced oxycodone tablets. There is concern that protonitazene is now present in illicit oxycodone tablets in the community. The risk of overdose and death is significant for the opiate tolerant, and extremely high for Read More The post Protonitazene contaminated oxycodone first appeared on The Know.