Each week, Gareth breaks down what’s really in local substances.
Gwent
A sample purchased as Heroin was found to contain no active
substances. Using samples like this can lead to a loss of
tolerance and increase the risk of overdose when using
opiates or opioids again.
A sample of Methamphetamine did contain Methamphetamine.
If you use Methamphetamine and would like support, please
contact GDAS or your local treatment service.
A tablet sold as Diazepam was found to contain the newer
benzodiazepine Ethylbromazolam. Even when packaging looks
like it came from a pharmacy, contents can vary. Please use
with others and call an ambulance if you feel unwell.
A sample purchased as Dexamphetamine was analysed as
containing Amphetamine. Dexamphetamine is rarely seen
in circulation, so testing is strongly advised.
Britain
A sample sold as Heroin contained Metonitazene, a Nitazene.
Unknowingly using Nitazenes increases the risk of overdose.
Please use with others, carry Naloxone, and call an ambulance
if there are signs of overdose.
A sample purchased as MDMA was found to contain
Methamphetamine. This can lead to unexpected effects.
Always get your substances tested.
A sample of Codeine Phosphate was found to contain
Xylazine, a veterinary anaesthetic not approved for human
use. Please call an ambulance if you feel unwell.
A white tablet sold as Diazepam contained Medetomidine,
a veterinary anaesthetic estimated to be around 200 times
more potent than Xylazine. Please use with others and seek
urgent medical help if you feel unwell.
Another sample sold as Heroin also contained the potent
Nitazene Etonitazene, increasing the risk of overdose.
A THC vape was submitted for testing and found to contain
DMT, a psychedelic substance. This may cause very
unexpected effects. Call an ambulance if needed.
Testing Your Substances
These samples were tested by WEDINOS. You can test yours too!
Take old baggies or paraphernalia to a drug service; it could save your life.