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3-HO-PCP found in ketamine sample

A white powder sample presented as ketamine found to contain 3-HO-PCP (aka 3-hydroxphencyclidine) What is 3-HO-PCP? A dissociative analgesic from the arylcyclohexylamine family with effects reported to be similar to phencyclidine (PCP or “angel dust”). Little is known about 3-HO-PCP’s pharmacology and toxicity for humans, but animal studies have shown it can affect opioid receptors and may cause breathing difficulties.

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3-Hydroxy-PCP sold as ketamine

November 11, 2022

Note: White powder containing ‘3-Hydroxy-PCP’ is being sold as ketamine in Victoria. 3-HO-PCP is a “dissociative” drug that takes longer to have an effect than ketamine, but is more potent and unpredictable A dissociative increases feelings of ‘distance from reality’, but also has other effects. Not much is known about 3-HO-PCP, but its effects appear to include unconsciousness, raised blood

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2-FLUORO-2-OXO-PCE found in ketamine samples

September 20, 2022

Yellowish white powder mixed with crystalline chunks repeatedly presented as ketamine and found to contain the new psychoactive substance 2-FLUORO-2-OXO-PCE instead. What is 2-FLUORO-2-OXO-PCE? A new synthetic ketamine derivative that has not been studied yet so information can’t be provided on short or long term effects or safety – we don’t know about duration, harmful dose levels or interactions with

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Protonitazene sold as ketamine

Heroin & other opioids

Note: yellow powder containing the potent opioid ‘protonitazene’ has been mis-sold as ketamine in Melbourne. Protonitazene 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 (breathing difficulty). Respiratory depression often appears more quickly with novel synthetic opioids (NSOs), increasing the risk of life-threatening

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A white tablet containing a nitazene (protonitazene) has caused severe opioid overdose in Sydney

February 7, 2025

Heroin & other opioids

LSD/Psychedelics

A severe opioid overdose has occurred after taking a white tablet. The tablet was described as containing LSD or magic mushroom. Blood tests detected protonitazene, a potent synthetic opioid. Know the risks Effects to look out for Getting help Take Home Naloxone program Support and advice For free and confidential advice:

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