Gareth’s Substance Trends Report

Each week, Gareth breaks down what’s really in local substances.

This Week’s Finds

Gwent:

  • Heroin: This sample contained Cocaine and Phenacetin,
    a carcinogenic cutting agent. Using this could pose health risks.
  • Diazepam: This sample contained Ethylbromazolam, a new
    Benzodiazepine with little research available. It has been found
    in many samples across Britain—effects are unknown, so take care.
  • GBL: This sample actually contained GHB, which acts
    much faster. Be cautious—use with others and test your samples.

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 Wales:

  • Heroin: This sample contained Fentanyl, Xylazine, Tramadol,
    and Heroin. Fentanyl is much stronger than Heroin, and mixing
    it with other substances greatly increases overdose risk. Carry
    Naloxone, don’t use alone, and call 999 if unwell    .
  • Amphetamine: This sample surprisingly contained Ketamine and
    MDMA. Unexpected combinations can cause dangerous effects.
    Use with others and seek help if needed.

Britain:

  • Heroin: This sample contained Protodesnitazene, a new
    Nitazene. We don’t yet know how strong it is, but some Nitazenes
    can be hundreds of times more potent than Heroin. Carry
    Naloxone and avoid using alone    .
  • Amphetamine: This sample actually contained Cocaine, MDMA,
    and Amphetamine. Mixing stimulants can increase risks—be aware
    and call 999 if you feel unwell.

Look out for these signs:

  • Won’t wake up or respond
  • Slow, shallow, or no breathing
  • Pale, clammy skin
  • Snoring or gurgling sounds
  • Blue lips or fingertips
  • Weak or slow pulse

What to Do

  1. Put them in the recovery position.
  2. Call 999 and stay with them.
  3. Use Naloxone—even for benzos. You might need more than one dose.

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.