MDMA and other stimulants in hot environments13 Jan 2024VICMDMA/EcstasyNine 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 hadRead notification
Novel stimulants sold as MDMA, cocaine or speed5 May 2023VICAmphetamines Cocaine MDMA/EcstasySynthetic 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 haveRead notification
Pentylone in orange ‘Nike tick’ pills7 Feb 2023VICMDMA/EcstasyNote: The pills contain both pentylone and MDMA and are described as orange-coloured, brick-shaped tablets with a ‘Nike tick’ design. Pentylone is also circulating in other forms. Pentylone is a ‘synthetic cathinone’ that’s potent and unpredictable Pentylone is a type of stimulant called a ‘synthetic cathinone’. Synthetic cathinones can produce similar effects to more common stimulants like methamphetamine or MDMA (ecstasy), butRead notification