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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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Synthetic cannabinoid CUMYL-PINACA found in plant material

A green plant material that was mixed with a synthetic substance, expected to be THC or a ‘synthetic cannabinoid’ was found to contain CUMYL-PINACA. Effects THC occurs naturally in cannabis alongside many other cannabinoids, terpenes and plant compounds, which may influence how cannabis feels and affects a person. THC works mainly by activating CB₁ receptors in the brain and nervous

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Caffeine, chloroquine, ketamine, & heroin found in ‘oxycodone’ sample

A yellow powder sample expected to contain oxycodone was instead found to contain caffeine, chloroquine, ketamine, 6-MAM, acetylcodeine and heroin. No oxycodone was detected. Effects This combination in a single sample could be particularly unpredictable, with an increased risk of overdose: Heroin & ketamine are both sedating. Heroin’s a depressant that suppresses breathing and ketamine can increase sedation and dissociation.

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