Context Clues: Why Did They Pass Out?
A (very) deep dive into all the ins and outs of why someone might lose consciousness at an event.
Context Clues: Fentanyl in Mushrooms?
An emergency text went out at Electric Forest 2022 claiming that fentanyl-laced mushrooms were causing ODs. We break down different ways to read articles like this to determine the validity of their claims, while pointing out red flags that indicate where information might be getting inflated.
Injection Attacks: Are They Real?
The verdict: Injection attacks (being unconsensually stabbed and dosed with a drug) are extremely improbable at best.
#TestIt Alert: Round light blue pill sold as oxy contains fentanyl
A round light blue pill with “A” over “215” separated by a break line was sold in Philadelphia, PA as oxycodone A 215; contains fentanyl, analogues, gabapentin.
#TestIt Alert: Round blue pill sold as oxy contains fentanyl
A round blue pill with “M” in a box on one side was sold online as oxycodone 30mg, but actually contains exclusively fentanyl and 4-ANPP.
WARNING! – You may be using fentanyl testing strips incorrectly!
A dangerous set of instructions for using fentanyl testing strips has been making rounds across the internet. New micro scoops have been released in response.
Why Does DanceSafe Release Test It! Alerts?
We want to ensure that our community understands the true purpose of Test It! alerts - it's more than just being aware of the drug market.
#TestIt Alert: Continued reports of fatal overdoses from cocaine adulterated with (likely) fentanyl in Chicago, IL
We have received new reports of a huge spike in overdoses in Melrose Park, IL from cocaine adulterated with (likely) fentanyl.
#TestIt Alert: Nationwide reports of fentanyl in cocaine, including consequent deaths
The prevalence of fentanyl in cocaine is rising as the opioid crisis continues during a global pandemic. Testing for fentanyl is of paramount importance.
#TestIt Alert: Reports of potential fentanyl contamination of various kinds of drugs in Colorado, causing opioid overdoses
Anecdotal reports of likely fentanyl-related overdoses, including deaths, are arising from multiple regions in Colorado.
