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Novel benzodiazepine found in counterfeit ‘Xanax’ pressed pill and off-white powder

Benzodiazepines

Two samples presented for checking at Cheqpoint’s Bowen Hills location, now closed, have been found to contain ethylbromazolam as the primary ingredient. Little is known about the effects of this research chemical with the latest detection in this region being reported by High Alert New Zealand in March this year. This is the first time this substance has been detected by a

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Liquid free base methamphetamine found in ‘GHB’ sample

A clear syrup-like liquid expected to contain GHB, was instead found to contain liquid free base methamphetamine. In this form, it isn’t safe for any consumption method. The purity of the free base methamphetamine was 85%. What does this mean? Unlike crystal methamphetamine, free base methamphetamine isn’t designed to be vaporised, smoked, swallowed, injected or ingested in any way. In

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Bromonordiazepam found in counterfeit ‘Xanax’ pill

Benzodiazepines

A WHITE PRESSED PILL (‘Xanax’ bar with XANAX press and a 2 press on the back) expected to contain alprazolam. The pill was found to contain bromonordiazepam instead. What is bromonordiazepam? It’s a novel benzodiazepine, or ‘Benzo’. Benzos are drugs typically used to sedate and treat anxiety. They’re classified as depressants and can have a very long half-life. Effects of

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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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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

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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