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#TestIt Alert: Light blue round “Percocet” 30mg sold in Portland/Gresham, OR tests positive for fentanyl

By: Rachel Clark, DanceSafe Contractor A round, light blue pill with “30” on one side over a score line was sold in Portland/Gresham, OR as Percocet 30mg, and tested positive for fentanyl using a strip test performed by the submitter. A pill from this batch reportedly induced an opioid overdose in a person who took it prior to testing. Percocet is the brand name for a combination of oxycodone (an opioid) and acetaminophen (a pain reliever and fever reducer). Both oxycodone and acetaminophen are the “generic names” - or, chemical names - of brand names such as Tylenol and OxyContin, respectively. Oxycodone...

#TestIt Alert: DMT and ketamine sold in Chicago, IL test positive for fentanyl or its analogs

By: Rachel Clark, DanceSafe Contractor We have recently received a concerning report about a sample of ketamine and a sample of DMT in the Northwest Chicago suburbs testing positive for fentanyl. Although fentanyl showing up in either of these substances is rare, it has been known to happen. Broadly, there are two reasons for this happening: Accidental adulteration (where a person doesn't clean a scale/scoop/baggie, etc. between uses when packaging multiple substances), or mixed up bags. Of course, the underlying reason for these situations is the same - the lack of a legal, regulated supply of all drugs for those who...

#TestIt Alert: Round orange pill sold in Los Angeles, CA as Adderall (amphetamine), but actually contains exclusively methamphetamine

By: Rachel Clark, DanceSafe Contractor #TestIt Alert: Round orange pill sold in Los Angeles, CA as Adderall (amphetamine), but actually contains exclusively methamphetamine. A round orange/peach pill with “E 404” on one side and two break lines on the other was sold in Los Angeles, CA as Adderall (amphetamine) but actually contains exclusively methamphetamine. The sample was submitted from Los Angeles, CA. The sample turned orange in the presence of the Marquis reagent, light yellow in the presence of the Mecke reagent, and yellow-green in the presence of the Mandelin reagent. Adderall is a stimulant medication primarily prescribed to treat ADHD and narcolepsy....

#TestIt Alert: Oval-shaped orange pill sold in Boston, MA as Adderall (amphetamine) but actually contains methamphetamine

By: Rachel Clark, DanceSafe Contractor An oval-shaped orange pill with “30” on one side between a score line and “b 974” on the other was sold in Boston, MA as Adderall (amphetamine), but actually contains methamphetamine. The sample was submitted from Boston, MA. The sample turned orange in the presence of the Marquis reagent and blue in the presence of the Simon’s reagent. Adderall is a stimulant medication primarily prescribed to treat ADHD and narcolepsy. It is composed of amphetamine and dextroamphetamine, moderately powerful central nervous system stimulants that increase heart rate, blood pressure, cognitive focus, and overall stamina for approximately 4...

#TestIt Alert: Round blue Oxy 30 sold in Denver, CO as oxycodone but actually contains acetaminophen, fentanyl, 4-ANPP, metamizole, and xylazine

By: Rachel Clark, DanceSafe Contractor A round blue pill with “M” in a box on one side and “30” above a score line on the other was sold in Denver, CO as oxycodone, but actually contains acetaminophen, fentanyl, 4-ANPP, metamizole, and xylazine. The sample was submitted from Denver, CO. The sample did not react in the presence of the Marquis, Mecke, or Mandelin reagents. Acetaminophen (Tylenol) is a popular over-the-counter pain and fever relief medication. It is non-psychoactive. Fentanyl is active in minute quantities, which has made it a nationally-recognized contributor to the opioid crisis due to its concentrated (and often accidental) presence...

#TestIt Alert: Bag of off-white powder sold in Boston, MA as heroin, but actually contains MDMB-4en-PINACA and fentanyl

By: Rachel Clark, DanceSafe Contractor A bag of off-white powder was sold in Boston, MA as heroin, but actually contains MDMA-4en-PINACA and fentanyl. The sample was submitted from Boston, MA. The sample turned orange in the presence of the Marquis reagent, orange in the presence of the Mecke reagent, and light brown in the presence of the Mandelin reagent. MDMB-4en-PINACA is a synthetic cannabinoid that is an NPS (New Psychoactive Substance) that recently entered the black market. Little is known about its toxicology profile and effects in humans; however, the sender of this sample indicated feeling “out of body… speedy, jittery”. It...

#TestIt Alert: White powder sold in Boston, MA as heroin but actually contains MDMB-4en-PINACA, fentanyl, caffeine, lidocaine, and 4-ANPP

By: Rachel Clark, DanceSafe Contractor A baggie of white powder was sold in Boston, MA as heroin, but actually contains MDMB-4en-PINACA, fentanyl, caffeine, lidocaine, and 4-ANPP. The sample was submitted from Boston, MA. The sample turned light orange in the presence of the Marquis reagent, and fizzed but did not otherwise react with the Mecke and Mandelin reagents. A BTNX Fentanyl Test Strip produced a positive test when used by the sender. MDMB-4en-PINACA is a synthetic cannabinoid that is an NPS (New Psychoactive Substance) that recently entered the black market. Little is known about its toxicology profile and effects in humans; however,...

#TestIt Alert: White rectangular “bar” pill sold in Elk Rapids, MI as Xanax (alprazolam) but actually contains exclusively six different unidentified chemicals

By: Rachel Clark, DanceSafe Contractor A white “bar” pill with three score lines and “G 372 2” stamped on one side was sold in Elk Rapids, MI as Xanax (alprazolam), but actually contains exclusively six different kinds of unidentified chemicals. The sample was submitted from Elk Rapids, MI. The sample did not react with the Marquis, Mecke, or Mandelin reagents. Unidentified chemicals are substances whose “fingerprints” are not stored in testing databases, which often contain nearly a thousand (or more) chemical signatures for matching. This makes it impossible to identify the potential psychoactive or physical effects, toxicity profile, and risk-benefit ratio of...

#TestIt Alert: Bag of grey/off-white powder sold in Chicago, IL as dope (heroin) but actually contains heroin, 6-monoacetylmorphine, etizolam, 6-acetylcodeine, noscapine, quinine, fentanyl, niacinamide, and xylazine

By: Rachel Clark, DanceSafe Contractor A bag of grey/off-white powder was sold in Chicago, IL as heroin but actually contains heroin, 6-monoacetylmorphine, etizolam, 6-acetylcodeine, noscapine, quinine, fentanyl, niacinamide, and xylazine. The sample was submitted from Chicago, IL. The sample turned purple in the presence of the Marquis reagent, blue/green in the presence of the Mecke reagent, and light brown in the presence of the Mandelin reagent. Heroin is an opioid that produces sedating and analgesic (pain-relieving) effects. It is commonly smoked or injected, with a duration of several hours (variable depending on the route of administration). In recent years, heroin has been...

#TestIt Alert: Off-white powder sold in Chicago, IL as heroin, but actually contains fentanyl, quinine, 6-acetylcodeine, 6-acetylmorphine, and heroin

By: Rachel Clark, DanceSafe Contractor An off-white powder in a clear baggie with the design ‘Smoke 8FV’ on it was sold in Chicago, IL as heroin, but actually contains fentanyl, quinine, 6-acetylcodeine, 6-acetylmorphine, and heroin. The sample was submitted from Chicago, IL. The sample turned light purple (slowly) in the presence of the Marquis reagent, light blue in the presence of the Mecke reagent, and light brown in the presence of the Mandelin reagent. Fentanyl is active in minute quantities, which has made it a nationally-recognized contributor to the opioid crisis due to its concentrated (and often accidental) presence in pills and...

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