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Protonitazene found in heroin sample

A white powder sample, expected to contain heroin, was found to contain protonitazene instead with a trace amount of heroin. The sample was sourced locally (ACT region). What does this mean? Protonitazene is a highly potent synthetic opioid, estimated to be more than 200 times stronger than morphine. All nitazenes carry a risk of fatal overdose – even in small

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Heroin found in sample expected to contain ketamine

The Victorian Pill Testing Service has detected heroin in a sample expected to contain ketamine. There were no other compounds detected in the sample. Using heroin when you are expecting ketamine could lead to life threatening overdose, especially in people who have never or rarely used opioids. Risks of overdose are significantly increased when mixed with other depressants like alcohol,

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Heroin sold as ketamine

A white powder sample expected to contain ketamine was found to contain heroin.This sample was tested in ACT but was purchased in Sydney. SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF OVERODSE Effects and signs of heroin (opioid) overdose – lowered/loss of consciousness, breathing slowly, tiny/pinpoint pupils, discoloured lips or nails, cold or clammy skin, choking/coughing/gurgling or snoring sounds. TEST YOUR STUFF Always assume

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Heroin sold as alprazolam (Xanax)

The Victorian Pill Testing Service has identified a sample sold as alprazolam powder that in fact contained heroin, with no detectable benzodiazepines. This presents a high risk of unexpected sedation, respiratory depression, and overdose — especially for people who believe they are using a benzo. What is Heroin? Heroin is an opioid – a central nervous system depressant that slows

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Heroin found in cocaine sample

A white powder sample expected to contain cocaine was found to contain cocaine and a small percentage of heroin. What does this mean? There is a risk of unexpected opioid overdose and an increase of heart strain. In recent months, both NSW Health and VIC Health have released public drug warnings relating to heroin being presented in drugs sold as

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White-brown powder containing metonitazene

A white-brown powder containing the potent opioid ‘metonitazene’ may be sold as ketamine or heroin. Metonitazene is a potent synthetic opioid Opioids are central nervous system depressants that produce effects including pain relief, sedation and respiratory depression (where breathing slows or stops). Respiratory depression often appears more quickly with potent synthetic opioids (PSOs), increasing the risk of life-threatening overdose. Metonitazene is a PSO. Its

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