High dose MDMA (ecstasy) tablets recently found in NSW – also containing a synthetic cathinone1 Nov 2024NSWMDMA/Ecstasy StimulantsSkull shaped tablets with MYBRAND marking have been found containing high dose MDMA and a synthetic cathinone, dipentylone (also known as N,N-dimethylpentylone). The risk of harm is increased when MDMA is taken with other stimulants including synthetic cathinones, amphetamines or cocaine. Pink-orange: 182-185mg MDMA + dipentylone Blue: 162mg MDMA + dipentylone Yellow: 151 mg MDMA Other recently tested skull shapedRead notification
MFPVP found in dipentylone sample23 Jan 2024ACTStimulantsA white powder sample expected to contain dipentylone was found to contain 4-fluro-3-methyl-alpha-PVP (MFPVP). What is MFPVP? 4-fluro-3-methyl-alpha-PVP is a cathinone that hasn’t been detected at CanTEST before. It’s related to alpha-PVP and MDPV and has the potential to produce strong stimulant effects at low-dose ranges. Effects and signs of overdose for MFPVP, and other cathinones, can include signs of 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
Mescalin found in ‘Ritalin’ sample25 Oct 2023ACTLSD/Psychedelics StimulantsA white powder sample expected to contain ‘ritalin’, was actually found to contain 3,4,5-trimethoxyphenethylamine (commonly known as ‘mescalin’). What is mescalin? It’s a psychedelic that has a moderate risk of toxicity if it’s combined with any other drug that interacts withserotonin receptors (like other psychedelics, some cathinones and other drugs like 2C-B). Effects of mescalin can include euphoria, nausea, muscle tension,Read notification
Significant sedation/confusion after taking MDMA18 Jun 2023NSWBenzodiazepines MDMA/Ecstasy StimulantsNUAA has received reports from Newcastle of significant sedation and confusion after taking a single MDMA tablet. It’s likely they contained a combination of bromazolam and pentylone/ dimethylpentylone. Remember – start with a low dose – halve your dose to start with. Only take more if you’re getting the desired effect, if it’s not working, throw it out. Don’t useRead notification
Dimethylpentylone found in MDMA sample7 Sep 2022ACTMDMA/Ecstasy StimulantsOne off-white crystalline sample presented as MDMA contained Dimethylpentylone (a cathinone) and low purity MDMA as a secondary component. What is Dimethylpentylone? A synthetic cathinone that was first detected in Sweden in 2014. It’s a powerful stimulant additive, or substitute for MDMA. Increasingly found within drugs sold as ecstasy in the USA. When users are expecting MDMA, the effects of Dimethylpentylone can beRead notification