Dimethylpentylone (DMP), 2′-fluoro-2-oxo-PCE and MDMA found in ‘MDMA’ sample7 Jun 2024ACTKetamine MDMA/EcstasyDimethylpentylone (DMP), 2′-fluoro-2-oxo-PCE and MDMA found in ‘MDMA’ sample A blue pressed ‘Red Bull’ pill expected to contain MDMA (ecstasy), was found to contain dimethylpentylone (DMP), 2′-fluoro-2-oxo-PCE and MDMA. This is the first time this combination was detected in a single pill. Pills may look the same or similar, but have entirely different contents (on 29th Jan, NSW Health issued aRead notification
Contaminated MDMA powder and capsules8 Nov 2023NSWKetamine MDMA/Ecstasy StimulantsCathinones, 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 mimicRead notification
3-HO-PCP found in ketamine sample7 Mar 2023ACTKetamineA 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.Read notification
3-Hydroxy-PCP sold as ketamine11 Nov 2022VICKetamineNote: 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 bloodRead notification
2-FLUORO-2-OXO-PCE found in ketamine samples20 Sep 2022ACTKetamineYellowish white powder mixed with crystalline chunks repeatedly presented as ketamine and found to contain the new psychoactive substance 2-FLUORO-2-OXO-PCE instead. What is 2-FLUORO-2-OXO-PCE? A new synthetic ketamine derivative that has not been studied yet so information can’t be provided on short or long term effects or safety – we don’t know about duration, harmful dose levels or interactions withRead notification
Protonitazene sold as ketamine20 Jun 2022VICHeroin & other opioids KetamineNote: yellow powder containing the potent opioid ‘protonitazene’ has been mis-sold as ketamine in Melbourne. Protonitazene is a novel synthetic opioid Opioids are central nervous system depressants. They typically produce a range of effects including sedation, short-term pain relief, and respiratory depression (breathing difficulty). Respiratory depression often appears more quickly with novel synthetic opioids (NSOs), increasing the risk of life-threateningRead notification