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Clonazolam found in counterfeit ‘Xanax’ pill

Benzodiazepines

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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Multiple high dose MDMA pills

Sample #1 Sample #2 What does this mean? A common dose of MDMA is between 80-120mg. This means the amount of MDMA in these pills is significantly more than the amount a person may usually expect to take. These pills were each brought separately to CanTEST for testing. The amount of MDMA in every tablet and capsule may vary a

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

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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Bromazolam and clobromazolam found in counterfeit ‘Xanax’ sample

Benzodiazepines

A white pressed bar pill expected to contain alprazolam (Xanax) was found to contain alprazolam as well as the novel benzodiazepines bromazolam and clobromazolam. The pill has 3 break lines on each side to create quarters. The front press reads ‘XANAX’ and the back press has a larger ‘2’. The pill was reportedly acquired online and is believed to be

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White powder thought to be cocaine found to contain bromazolam and 2C-B

Benzodiazepines

LSD/Psychedelics

2 people were admitted to ICU and one person has died after use of white powder thought to be COCAINE. They experienced severe sedative effects and altered behaviour. The powder contained bromazolam, a novel benzodiazepine, and 2C-B a hallucinogen. This combination of drugs in a white powder has been found elsewhere in NSW recently. Know the risks Effects to look

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High dose “Punisher” MDMA tablets still in circulation in NSW

NUAA is asking the community to stay alert for high dose MDMA (ecstasy) tablets These tablets contain nearly twice the average amount usually contained in MDMA pills circulating in NSW. The tablets have the “Punisher” logo stamped on the front and come in various colours. Purple tablets may contain 197mg. Blue tablets can contain 180mg of MDMA. *Tablet appearance is

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