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4-CMC in white or off-white crystal form being sold as MDMA

4-CMC is a ‘cathinone’ that may produce unpredictable effects Recent testing of 3 separate samples in Victoria all believed to be MDMA, were found to contain 4-CMC. The samples were all in the form of crystals that were white, or off-white in colour. 4-Chloromethcathinone (4-CMC) is a type of stimulant called ‘cathinone‘, also known as clephedrone. Not much is known

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High-dose ecstasy tablets in hot conditions

Tablets with unexpectedly high dosage of MDMA – including a yellow ‘SpongeBob’ pill – may be circulating in Victoria MDMA (‘ecstasy’) is an empathogen stimulant with effects including euphoria and increased sociability, but also increased body temperature, heart rate and blood pressure. Recent testing of a ‘SpongeBob’ pill (pictured) in Victoria found the pill contained an unexpectedly high dosage of

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Cocaine adulterated with protonitazene

Heroin & other opioids

A white powder sold in Melbourne as cocaine contains the potent opioid in ‘protonitazene’. Protonitazene is a novel synthetic opioid that can produce life-threatening toxic effects in very small amounts Opioids are central nervous system depressants, typically producing a range of effects including pain relief, sedation and respiratory depression (dangerously slow breathing). Respiratory depression often appears more quickly with novel

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Hospitalisations after consuming Uncle Frog’s Mushroom Gummies

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Public Warning Statement Section 12 A of the Public Health ActI Kerry Chant, Chief Health Officer, being of the view that there is a risk to the health or safety of the public or a sector of the public, make the following public statement identifying and giving warnings or information about the risk. Since April 2024, five patients have presented

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Protonitazene sold as ‘3C-P’

Heroin & other opioids

LSD/Psychedelics

A pink and white capsule sold as ‘3C-P’ in Melbourne contains the potent opioid protonitazene. Protonitazene is a novel synthetic opioid that can produce life-threatening toxic effects in very small amounts Opioids are central nervous system depressants, typically producing a range of effects including pain relief, sedation and respiratory depression (dangerously slow breathing). Respiratory depression often appears more quickly with novel synthetic

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25C-NBOMe and 4-FA sold as ‘2C-B’

LSD/Psychedelics

A white powder sold as ‘2C-B’ contains two synthetic drugs with a high risk of toxic effects. 25C-NBOMe and 4-FA are synthetic drugs with psychedelic + stimulant properties 25C-NBOMe is a highly potent synthetic drug. People who have intentionally used this substance report it has unpredictable, stimulating psychedelic effects. The substance has been associated with a substantial number of hospitalisations

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