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Turinabol (T-bol) and methandienone (D-bol) detected in a sample expected to contain oxandrolone

No oxandrolone was detected. What is Oxandrolone? Oxandrolone, also known as Anavar, is an anabolic-androgenic steroid. Although it may have a lower risk of liver toxicity than some other oral steroids, it can still cause liver enzyme elevation. No oxandrolone was detected in this sample. What is Turinabol? Turinabol (also known as T-bol) is an anabolic-androgenic steroid, taken orally to

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N-Sec-butyl butlyone detected in a sample expected to be cocaine

No cocaine was detected in the sample. What has been detected? What do we know about synthetic cathinones? Synthetic cathinones are a group of stimulant drugs that include 3-MMC, 4-MMC (mephedrone), methylone, and 4-CMC. Some synthetic cathinones have been associated with serious harms. Because very little is known about N-sec-butyl butylone, the risks are unpredictable. Harm Reduction Tips Test before

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Medetomidine found in ‘Xanax Bars’ expected to contain flualprazolam (new samples)

Benzodiazepines

Two new separate samples were recently submitted. As with the two samples reported on 18 May, no flualprazolam was detected. The samples were found to contain only medetomidine, ethylflualprazolam, and denatonium. What is medetomidine? Medetomidine is a non-opioid sedative. It is very potent– consuming a small amount canresult in heavy sedation. When mixed with benzos, such as ethylflualprazolam or other central nervous system depressants, risk of heavy sedation or overdose

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DOI (2,5-dimethoxy-4-iodoamphetamine) detected in blotter expected to contain LSD

No LSD was detected. What is DOI? DOI (2,5-dimethoxy-4-iodoamphetamine) is a potent, long lasting psychedelic drug. If you are expecting LSD but take DOI, effects may be longer and less predictable than expected. DOI is often reported as being a challenging experience compared to LSD. Onset can be 1-3 hours. Duration of action can be 18-30 hours. In some cases,

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MDMA and methamphetamine found in orange Tesla pills

Two orange Tesla pills tested positive for MDMA + methamphetamine. One of these pills was sold as MDMA + amphetamine. Methamphetamine is more potent and stimulating than amphetamine, meaning more trouble sleeping and a longer comedown. This combination has higher risks of over-heating and cardiovascular strain.

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Heroin found in methamphetamine and cocaine products across Victoria

Heroin is an opioid that can produce life-threatening toxic effects in very small amounts Death and serious harms from heroin overdose have occurred after use of cocaine and methamphetamine in Victoria. One person has died and multiple people in four separate incidents across Victoria have required emergency care because they experienced heroin overdose after using what they thought was cocaine

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