First image of the tested substance
First image of the tested substance
Second image of the tested substance
First image of the tested substance
Second image of the tested substance
Second image of the tested substance

Active ingredients and content

Protonitazene

Quantity not determinable

Details of the substance tested

Thickness

Length x width

Diameter

Weight

Colour

White

Colour

Fracture groove

Relevant substance(s)

Synthetic opioids

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Nitazene

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Risk assessment

The highly potent synthetic opioid protonitazene was found in an undeclared white powder ordered on the darknet .

Protonitazene is a synthetic opioid that is about 200 times more potent than morphine. Thus, even at very low doses, the substance can lead to life-threatening conditions, including respiratory depression. This risk is massively increased in the case of unintentional ingestion.

The sample was included in a darknet order as an undeclared free sample and was not identified as protonitazene.

Be sure to have unknown or undeclared substances analyzed in a drug check prior to consumption.

Consumption of this sample is strongly discouraged.

Alert level

Safer Use

Analysis

Have your substances tested in a Drug Checking

Testing

If you do not have the possibility to have substances analysed, always test a small amount to avoid overdoses.

Wait and see

Wait 2 hours after oral intake, as there are always powders / crystals in circulation with unexpected active ingredients, which can have a later onset of action.

Utensils

When snorting or injecting powders, always use your own equipment to avoid infecting yourself or others with diseases.

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