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MDMA and other stimulants in hot environments

January 15, 2024

Nine people recently became unwell after using MDMA at a music event. Some were also exposed to PMMA, synthetic cathinones and/or methamphetamine MDMA (‘ecstasy’) is an empathogen/entactogen stimulant with effects including euphoria and increased sociability, but also increased body temperature, heart rate and blood pressure. Seven people who became unwell had specialised blood tests, all of which showed MDMA. Six had

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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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DOI (2,5-dimethoxy-4-iodoamphetamine) detected in blotter expected to contain LSD

No LSD was detected. What is DOI? DOI (2,5-dimethoxy-4-iodoamphetamine) is a potent, long lasting psychedelic drug. If you are expecting LSD but take DOI, effects may be longer and less predictable than expected. DOI is often reported as being a challenging experience compared to LSD. Onset can be 1-3 hours. Duration of action can be 18-30 hours. In some cases,

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Multiple high dose MDMA pills

Two high dose MDMA pills detected: SAMPLE 1 – Black/Dark grey ‘Maserati’ press pill Total weight of pill: 416mg MDMA purity: 43% (179mg free base) SAMPLE 2 – Blue ‘Superman’ press pill Total weight of pill: 440mg MDMA purity: 46% (202mg free base) What does this mean? A common dose of MDMA is between 80-120mg. This means the amount of

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Tadalafil (Cialis) and methandienone (Dianabol) detected in a pressed pill acquired as MDMA

No MDMA was detected. The sample is a square coated pill with DP on one side and a half score on both sides. What are these substances? Tadalafil is a medication used to treat erectile dysfunction under the brand name Cialis. Some people also use it as preworkout. In Australia, tadafinil is legally acquired through a doctor’s prescription. Methandienone is

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N-ethylhexedrone found in cocaine sample

A white powder sample, expected to contain cocaine, was found to contain N-ethylhexedrone and no cocaine. What does this mean? N-ethylhexedrone is a synthetic cathinone and can produce stimulating effects including wakefulness, drive, talkativeness, euphoria, sensory enhancement, insomnia, cardiovascular strain, and anxiety. It can take effect quickly (within minutes if insufflated/snorted and up to an hour if taken orally) and

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