September 10th 2024.
A new warning has been issued in the ACT after a dangerous drug, disguised as a painkiller, was discovered by Cantest, the territory's Pill Testing service. This drug, known as "N-pyrrolidino", was found in a counterfeit oxycodone pill just yesterday. It's a form of opioid called nitazene, which is a thousand times more powerful than morphine. In fact, it's also a hundred times stronger than fentanyl, and its potential for fatal overdose is significant.
The discovery of this small yellow pill has raised serious concerns and prompted Cantest to issue their third notice regarding nitazene-related drugs. This is not the first time this substance has been found in counterfeit oxycodone, as it was previously detected in another pill tested by the service. The pill in question was obtained through an unregulated drug network on the dark web, although the seller's identity has not been disclosed.
Cantest has stressed the dangers of obtaining drugs from unregulated sources, as they may contain nitazenes or other hazardous substances. They have also warned that there is no safe way to consume nitazenes, as they can lead to fatal overdoses. The specific type of nitazene found in this counterfeit pill, N-pyrrolidino isotonitazene, is known to cause an opioid-like overdose. It's a serious issue, as nitazenes can cause multiple overdoses over time and require ongoing monitoring for those who have experienced an overdose.
In case of an overdose, Cantest urges people to call 000 immediately. This is not just a hypothetical warning, as nitazenes have already claimed 17 lives in Victoria. The synthetic drugs are expected to soon hit the streets of major cities, so it's crucial to be aware of their dangers. Shockingly, just two milligrams of nitazene can be a fatal dose. This drug has been found mixed in with other substances sold as MDMA, ketamine, heroin, counterfeit pharmaceuticals, and even vapes. The potential for harm is real and should not be taken lightly.
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