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Methylmethaqualone found in ‘methaqualone’ sample

November 20, 2024

A clear capsule containing white powder expected to contain methaqualone (MQ), was found to contain methylmethaqualone (MMQ). What does this mean? MQ and MMQ are both quinazolone sedative hypnotics. MMQ is an analogue of the more common MQ. There are no legitimate pharmaceutical products in the Australian market that contain either MQ or MMQ, and there is limited information available

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Cocaine adulterated with protonitazene

Heroin & other opioids

A white powder sold in Melbourne as cocaine contains the potent opioid in ‘protonitazene’. Protonitazene is a novel synthetic opioid that can produce life-threatening toxic effects in very small amounts Opioids are central nervous system depressants, typically producing a range of effects including pain relief, sedation and respiratory depression (dangerously slow breathing). Respiratory depression often appears more quickly with novel

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Protonitazene sold as ‘3C-P’

Heroin & other opioids

LSD/Psychedelics

A pink and white capsule sold as ‘3C-P’ in Melbourne contains the potent opioid protonitazene. Protonitazene is a novel synthetic opioid that can produce life-threatening toxic effects in very small amounts Opioids are central nervous system depressants, typically producing a range of effects including pain relief, sedation and respiratory depression (dangerously slow breathing). Respiratory depression often appears more quickly with novel synthetic

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Bromonordiazepam found in ‘Xanax’ sample

September 12, 2023

Benzodiazepines

Benzodiazepines tested at CanTEST are often not what they were sold as. A white pill sample with ‘Mylan A4’ printed on one side and a cross printed on the other, purchased as Xanax (alprazolam), was actually found to contain bromonordiazepam. What is Bromonordiazepam? It’s a novel benzodiazepine or “benzo”. Benzos are drugs typically used to sedate and treat anxiety. They’re classified

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Metonitazene sold as cocaine

Heroin & other opioids

Note: White powder containing the potent opioid ‘metonitazene’ has been mis-sold as cocaine in Melbourne. Metonitazene is a novel synthetic opioid Opioids are central nervous system depressants. They typically produce a range of effects including sedation, short-term pain relief, and respiratory depression (where breathing slows or stops). Respiratory depression often appears more quickly with novel synthetic opioids (NSOs), increasing the risk

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Novel stimulants sold as MDMA, cocaine or speed

Synthetic cathinones and PMMA are circulating in a range of forms in Victoria There have been a number of recent emergency department presentations linked to these substances in Victoria, particularly in the Melbourne and Bendigo areas. Cathinones and PMMA have an increased risk of negative effects Both synthetic cathinones and PMMA can produce similar effects to common stimulants such as methamphetamine, cocaine or MDMA but appear to have

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