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Methamphetamine found in ketamine sample

A white crystal sample expected to contain ketamine was found to contain both ketamine and methamphetamine. What does this mean? Ketamine is a dissociative anaesthetic, while methamphetamine is a stimulant. If you were expecting to consume only ketamine, the presence of methamphetamine means the effects could be different from what you anticipated. Stimulants can increase heart rate, blood pressure and

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Contaminated MDMA powder and capsules

Cathinones, Ketamine and Ketamine Analogues found in MDMA capsule and powder supply in NSW Recent samples of MDMA have shown to be mixed with various synthetic cathinones, ketamine, and ketamine analogues. This could produce a completely different experience than taking MDMA alone. What are synthetic cathinones? Synthetic cathinones are classified as NPS (new psychoactive substance) stimulants. Synthetic cathinones often mimic

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Drug cocktail ‘TUSI’ found in ‘2C-B’ sample

A pink powder sample purchased as psychedelic 2C-B found to contain a combination of other stimulant and dissociative drugs, including ketamine, MDMA and cocaine. What is tusi or pink cocaine? Known as ‘tusbee’, ‘tusi’ or ‘pink cocaine’ and known for it’s distinctive colouring, it contains a combination of drugs, often stimulants, empathogens and dissociative but sometimes opioids. Tusi (pronounced ‘2C’) was named

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3-HO-PCP found in ketamine sample

A white powder sample presented as ketamine found to contain 3-HO-PCP (aka 3-hydroxphencyclidine) What is 3-HO-PCP? A dissociative analgesic from the arylcyclohexylamine family with effects reported to be similar to phencyclidine (PCP or “angel dust”). Little is known about 3-HO-PCP’s pharmacology and toxicity for humans, but animal studies have shown it can affect opioid receptors and may cause breathing difficulties.

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Pentylone in orange ‘Nike tick’ pills

Note: 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), but

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3-Hydroxy-PCP sold as ketamine

Note: White powder containing ‘3-Hydroxy-PCP’ is being sold as ketamine in Victoria. 3-HO-PCP is a “dissociative” drug that takes longer to have an effect than ketamine, but is more potent and unpredictable A dissociative increases feelings of ‘distance from reality’, but also has other effects. Not much is known about 3-HO-PCP, but its effects appear to include unconsciousness, raised blood

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