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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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Heroin found in expected ‘cocaine’ sample

A white rock sample expected to contain cocaine was found to contain heroin and no cocaine. This is the 2nd time this month an expected cocaine sample presented at CanTEST was found to be heroin. What does this mean? In recent weeks, both NSW Health and VIC Health have released public drug warnings relating to heroin being present in drugs sold as cocaine and methamphetamine.

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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 expected ‘cocaine’ sample

A white powder sample expected to contain cocaine was found to contain heroin and no cocaine. What does this mean? In recent weeks, both NSW Health and VIC Health have released public drug warnings relating to heroin being present in drugs sold as cocaine and methamphetamine. People consuming cocaine should be aware of the signs of opioid overdose, and users

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Multiple high dose MDMA pills

Two high dose MDMA pills detected: SAMPLE 1 – Black/Dark grey ‘Maserati’ press pill Total weight of pill: 416mg MDMA purity: 43% (179mg free base) SAMPLE 2 – Blue ‘Superman’ press pill Total weight of pill: 440mg MDMA purity: 46% (202mg free base) What does this mean? A common dose of MDMA is between 80-120mg. This means the amount of

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