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Nitazenes detected in tablets in the Northern Territory

Drugs seized in the NT have been found to contain Nitazenes. This is the first detection of this substance in the NT. Know the risks Nitazenes are synthetic opioids that are stronger and may be longer acting than many other opioids. They are up to 500 times more potent than heroin. Nitazenes are dangerous and vary in strength. Some are

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Protonitazene found in ‘oxycodone’ pill

A BLUE PILL with an ‘M’ press on the front and a ’30’ with a score mark on the rear, expected to contain oxycodone, was instead found to contain the novel synthetic opioid protonitazene. No oxycodone was detected. What does this mean? Protonitazene is significantly stronger than fentanyl. This is the fifth nitazene-related community notice that CanTEST has issued since

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Pressed pill sold as oxycodone containing a strong nitazene

Protonitazene has been detected in Queensland in a green, bear shaped pressed pill marked ‘Y’ by the CheQpoint drug checking service in Bowen Hills, Brisbane. The pill was sold as oxycodone.Nitazenes are a group of very strong opioids that work like heroin or fentanyl and can produce life-threatening toxicity in small amounts. Toxic Effects The toxic effects of nitazenes are

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Tablets sold as oxycodone containing a strong nitazene

A nitazene (either protonitazene or isotonitazene) has been detected in Queensland in a small round yellow tablet with a ‘high’ press (small in circumference and tall in height) by the CheQpoint drug checking service in Bowen Hills, Brisbane.The tablet was purchased as oxycodone from the darknet from an international retailer.Nitazenes are a group of very strong opioids that work like

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Nitazenes found in counterfeit oxycodone tablets in NSW

Counterfeit (fake) oxycodone tablets have been found to contain N-desethyl isotonitazene This is the first detection of this substance in a drug sample in NSW. The tablets are green, round, marked ‘OC’ on the front and ’80’ on the reverse, and lack film coating. Legitimate Oxycontin is now marked ‘ON’ instead of ‘OC’ and has a film coating. Tablet appearance

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A white tablet containing a nitazene (protonitazene) has caused severe opioid overdose in Sydney

A severe opioid overdose has occurred after taking a white tablet. The tablet was described as containing LSD or magic mushroom. Blood tests detected protonitazene, a potent synthetic opioid. Know the risks Effects to look out for Getting help Take Home Naloxone program Support and advice For free and confidential advice:

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