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Novel benzodiazepine found in counterfeit ‘Xanax’ pressed pill and off-white powder

April 22, 2025
  • QLD
  • Benzodiazepines
     
  • Depressants
    • Two samples presented for checking at Cheqpoint’s Bowen Hills location, now closed, have been found to contain ethylbromazolam as the primary ingredient. Little is known about the effects of this research chemical with the latest detection in this region being reported by High Alert New Zealand in March this year. This is the first time this substance has been detected by a
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    Heroin sold as cocaine and methamphetamine in Melbourne

    March 28, 2025
  • VIC
  • Amphetamines
     
  • Cocaine
     
  • Heroin
     
  • Opioids
     
  • Stimulants
    • Heroin is an opioid that can produce life-threatening toxic effects – especially ifyou don’t usually use opioids. Two people have recently required emergency care because they experienced heroin overdose after using what they thought was cocaine or methamphetamine. Specialised blood tests showed evidence of heroin as well as the intended drugs. This means heroin may be mixed into cocaine or methamphetamine (‘adulteration’)
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    Bromonordiazepam found in counterfeit ‘Xanax’ pill

    February 28, 2025
  • ACT
  • Benzodiazepines
     
  • Depressants
    • A WHITE PRESSED PILL (‘Xanax’ bar with XANAX press and a 2 press on the back) expected to contain alprazolam. The pill was found to contain bromonordiazepam instead. What is bromonordiazepam? It’s a novel benzodiazepine, or ‘Benzo’. Benzos are drugs typically used to sedate and treat anxiety. They’re classified as depressants and can have a very long half-life. Effects of
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    Clonazolam found in counterfeit ‘Xanax’ pill

    February 28, 2025
  • ACT
  • Benzodiazepines
     
  • Depressants
    • A white pressed pill (‘Xanax’ bar with XANAX press) expected to contain alprazolam. The pill was found to contain clonazolam instead. What is clonazolam? It’s a novel benzodiazepine, or ‘Benzo’. Benzos are typically used to sedate and treat anxiety. Clonazolam has a strong sedative effect, known for its high potency. Effects of benzos can include drowsiness, dizziness, memory loss and
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