A pink powder sample purchased as a mixture of coke and MDMA was found to contain a combination of ketamine (45%), MDMA (25%) and caffeine. This sample was acquired in Canberra and tested by Pill Testing Australia at DIGI Festival.

Effects may vary, due to the contents being a combination of drugs.

SIGNS OF OVERDOSE

Know the signs of a stimulant overdose – chest pain, racing pulse, sweating/overheating, shortness of breath, hallucinations, anxiety, paranoia, confusion and slurred speech

Know the signs of dissociative overdose – seizures, heart palpitations, delirium, nausea/vomiting, loss of consciousness, increased or decreased blood pressure, stomach pain.

REDUCING THE HARM

Test your stuff! Come and test your drugs at CanTEST. CanTEST health and Drug Checking Service is a free, confidential harm reduction service.

Keep calm and avoid extreme temperatures. Dress for your environment – hot and cold, stay hydrated and eat!

Start low, go slow. Try a test does first and don’t mix with other drugs.

Be alert for signs of an overdose. Think someone has overdosed? Call 000 for an ambulance immediately.