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MANchester DRug Analysis & Knowledge Exchange @ManMetUni . Working in partnership to deliver effective harm reduction through excellence in science.

Greater Manchester, UK

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MANDRAKE

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⛔️CAUTION!⛔️ 05 Sep 2024 Multiple yellow “Bitcoin” embossed #Ecstasy / #MDMA tablets analytically confirmed, by @MANDRAKE_LAB , to contain synthetic #cathinone alpha-PHP (39 mg/tablet) = 2.5x common oral dose circulating in #Manchester . If unwell please seek medical attention.

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MANDRAKE

3 years

WARNING! 12/11/2021. Multiple Blue “Punisher” embossed “thicker” tablets (LHS) confirmed by @MANDRAKE_LAB , to contain #MDMA (397 - 477 mg/tab) = to 4-5x the common oral dose. Even ½ of these pills is v. high dose. High dose will not increase effect but increases risk of death.

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⛔️CAUTION!⛔️ 04 Nov 23 Purple “FC Barcelona” embossed #Ecstasy tablets analytically confirmed by @MANDRAKE_LAB , to contain #MDMA (average: 307 mg/tablet) = to 3x the common oral dose circulating in #Manchester . If unwell please seek medical attention.

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MANDRAKE

3 years

WARNING! 18/12/2021. Multiple examples of Orange “Mybrand Skull” embossed Ecstasy tablets analytically confirmed by @MANDRAKE_LAB , to contain #MDMA (373 mg/tablet) = to 3-4x the common oral dose. If unwell seek medical attention.

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MANDRAKE

1 year

⛔️CAUTION!⛔️ 05 Oct 23 Multiple, Red “M5 Competition” embossed #Ecstasy tablets analytically confirmed by @MANDRAKE_LAB , to contain #MDMA (252 - 276 mg/tablet) = to 2½ - 3x the common oral dose circulating in #Manchester . If unwell please seek medical attention.

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MANDRAKE

2 years

⛔️CAUTION!⛔️ 27 Feb 22 Multiple yellow “Bitcoin” embossed #Ecstasy / #MDMA tablets, confirmed by @MANDRAKE_LAB , to contain variable type/content of #psychoactive drugs (MDMA, caffeine & 4-chloromethcathinone) circulating in #Manchester . If unwell please seek medical attention.

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MANDRAKE

1 year

⚠️WARNING!⚠️ 23 Sep 23. Multiple samples of fine white powder, potentially mis-sold as cocaine, confirmed by @MANDRAKE_LAB , to contain the synthetic cathinone - alpha-PVP. If unwell seek medical attention.

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MANDRAKE

3 years

WARNING! 20/11/2021. Multiple Blue “Punisher” embossed “thicker” tablets confirmed by @MANDRAKE_LAB , to contain #MDMA (339 mg/tab) = to 3-4x the common oral dose. High dose will not increase effect but increases risk of death. If unwell seek medical attention.

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MANDRAKE

3 years

WARNING! 20/11/2021. Multiple beige “UPS” embossed tablets mis-sold as #MDMA confirmed by @MANDRAKE_LAB , to contain the synthetic cathinone - alpha-PVP (153 mg/tab) = up to 6x what is considered a “strong” oral dose. If unwell seek medical attention.

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MANDRAKE

2 years

⛔️CAUTION!⛔️ 27 Oct 22 Multiple green “Rolex” embossed #Ecstasy / #MDMA tablets analytically confirmed, by @MANDRAKE_LAB , to contain synthetic #cathinone #dipentylone (133 mg/tablet) circulating in #Manchester . If unwell please seek medical attention.

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4 months

⛔️CAUTION!⛔️ 04 June 24 #Xylazine analytically confirmed, by @MANDRAKE_LAB , in samples of #ketamine circulating in #Manchester . Potentially fatal if consumed. Contact your local drug/medical service for #advice & #support . If unwell please seek #medical attention.

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MANDRAKE

2 years

⚠️WARNING!⚠️ 10 Sep 22 Back-of-house substance of concern testing by @MANDRAKE_LAB has found multiple samples of synthetic #cathinone #MDPHP (aka. Monkey Dust) being mis-sold, in clear gelatine capsules, as #MDMA circulating @WHP_Mcr . If unwell please seek medical attention.

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MANDRAKE

2 years

⚠️WARNING!⚠️ 17 Dec 22 Multiple samples of bright orange powder, circulating in Greater #Manchester , analytically confirmed by @MANDRAKE_LAB , to be the synthetic cathinone: 4-chloromethcathinone (4-CMC or clephedrone). If unwell please seek medical attention.

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MANDRAKE

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⛔️CAUTION!⛔️ 11 Nov 23 Neon-Green “ToR” embossed #Ecstasy tablets analytically confirmed by @MANDRAKE_LAB , to contain #MDMA (average content: 257 mg/tablet) = to 2½ the common oral dose circulating in #Manchester . If unwell please seek medical attention.

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3 years

BREAKING NEWS! We are extremely proud to announce the FIRST collaboration between @MANDRAKE_LAB & @hmpps to offer a real-time drug testing service to assist with harm reduction and safety. #harmreduction

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MANDRAKE

3 years

ALERT! 23/10/2021. Multiple examples of BEIGE and GREY “Louis Vuitton” embossed tablets mis-sold as #MDMA , confirmed by @MANDRAKE_LAB , to contain high levels of #3MMC (>230 mg/tab). If unwell please seek medical attention. #harmreduction #GreaterManchester #SavingLives

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1 year

💥BREAKING!💥 18 Sep 23 Extremely proud to announce that as a result of further #funding we’ve appointed SEVEN new, salaried, Scientific Officers to enhance our drug testing activities and promote #harmreduction to safeguard vulnerable communities across the North of England.

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MANDRAKE

1 year

⚠️WARNING!⚠️ 12 July 23 Multiple e-Liquid samples, confirmed by @MANDRAKE_LAB , to contain the synthetic cannabinoid ( #SCRA ), ADB-BUTINACA (concentration ranging from 1.7 - 2.5 mg/mL), circulating in #Manchester . If unwell please seek medical attention.

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⛔️CAUTION!⛔️ 23 Aug 24 Following testing by our scientists, a #harmreduction advisory, has been issued by #Greater #Manchester Drugs Early Warning System. Important #medical & #welfare guidance for #xylazine #intoxication . Stay safe and if unwell please seek medical attention.

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WARNING! 24/07/2021. Beige/brown “Domino” embossed “Ecstasy” pills circulating in #Manchester confirmed to contain 4-chloromethcathinone (major) in combination w/ low levels of #MDMA . Avoid. If unwell pls seek medical attention. @GMPCityCentre @gmpolice @NWAmbulance @TrendsDrug

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1 year

⛔️CAUTION!⛔️ 02 Oct 23 Multiple Silver “ #Punisher ” embossed #Ecstasy tablets analytically confirmed by @MANDRAKE_LAB , to contain #MDMA (Average content: 252 mg/tablet) = to 2.5x the common oral dose circulating in #Manchester . If unwell seek medical attention.

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2 years

WARNING! 10/06/2022. Multiple examples of Grey “Punisher” embossed Ecstasy tablets analytically confirmed by @MANDRAKE_LAB , to contain #MDMA (296 - 324 mg/tablet) = to 3x the common oral dose. If unwell seek medical attention.

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2 years

CAUTION! 07/06/2022. Analytical confirmation, of synthetic #cathinone #dipentylone , in multiple samples mis-sold as crystal #MDMA circulating in #Manchester . Believed to be less potent than methamphetamine & approx. equipotent with cocaine. If unwell seek medical attention.

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2 years

⛔️CAUTION!⛔️ 29 Oct 22 Orange “Donald Trump” embossed #Ecstasy / #MDMA tablets, analytically confirmed, by @MANDRAKE_LAB , to contain high level of synthetic #cathinone #dipentylone (306 mg/tablet) circulating in #Manchester . If unwell please seek medical attention.

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2 years

CAUTION! 10/06/2022. Analytical confirmation, of synthetic #cathinone 4-fluoro-3-methyl-α-PVP, in multiple samples mis-sold as powder #cocaine circulating in #Manchester . Not much known about this substance but has been implicated in US fatality. If unwell seek medical attention.

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3 years

UPDATE! Results of continued testing/analysis of samples of concern from the #NTE across the 10 boroughs of Greater Manchester. CAUTION! Significant batch-to-batch variation in content. If unwell seek medical attention. #harmreduction #leadingtheway #savinglives #manchester

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10 months

⛔️CAUTION!⛔️ 02 Dec 23 Neon-Green “ToR” embossed #Ecstasy tablets analytically confirmed by @MANDRAKE_LAB , to contain #MDMA (average content: 297 mg/tablet) = to 3x the common oral dose circulating in #Manchester . If unwell please seek medical attention.

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2 years

BREAKING NEWS! We’re chuffed 2 announce that as a result of further #funding @MANDRAKE_LAB has appointed FIVE new, salaried, Scientific Officers to enhance our drug testing activities & promote #harmreduction to safeguard vulnerable communities across the North of England.

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MANDRAKE

1 year

💥BREAKING!💥1 Sep 23 We’re proud 2 announce that PUBLIC FUNDING has been secured to EXPAND our UK drug testing service The team is honoured to EXTEND our nationally-recognised harm reduction partnership 2 now safeguard the 1.1M residents of North Yorks

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North Yorkshire and York: Appliance of science to help identify harmful substances and reduce...

North Yorkshire and York: Appliance of science to help identify harmful substances and reduce drug-related deaths

www.northyorkshire.police.uk

@NYorksPolice

North Yorkshire Police

1 year

To mark @OverdoseDay , the North Yorkshire Drug Analysis Project (NYDAP) has been launched to help identify harmful substances & reduce drug-related deaths 🚔 🔬 🧑‍🔬 🏥 Find out more about this collaboration here ⬇️ #IOAD23 #endoverdose

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⛔️CAUTION!⛔️ 26 Oct 23 Multiple yellow “Tomorrowland” embossed #Ecstasy / #MDMA tablets analytically confirmed, by @MANDRAKE_LAB , to contain synthetic #cathinone #dipentylone (62 mg/tablet) = strong oral dose circulating in #Manchester . If unwell please seek medical attention.

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3 years

CAUTION! 10/09/2021. Multiple pale orange, heart-shaped, tablets embossed with “LOVE” lettering confirmed, by @MANDRAKE_LAB , to contain high levels of #MDMA (>230 mg/tab). If unwell please seek medical attention. #harmreduction #GreaterManchester #SavingLives #LeadingTheWay

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3 years

Article by @Narcomania & @VICE highlighting our groundbreaking, integrated & publicly-funded harm reduction work being delivered to communities across all ten boroughs of Greater Manchester - this is effective harm reduction thro’ excellence in science!

World's 'Strongest-Ever' Ecstasy Pill Found in English Nightclub

“Blue Punisher” ecstasy pills found at a club in Manchester are up to five times the usual dose, and potentially dangerous.

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2 years

⛔️CAUTION!⛔️ 30 Dec 22 Orange “Flame” embossed #Ecstasy / #MDMA tablets, analytically confirmed by @MANDRAKE_LAB , to contain #cathinone , 4-chloromethcathinone (4-CMC) (140 - 165 mg/tablet = 2x common oral dose) circulating in #Manchester . If unwell please seek medical attention.

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2 years

⛔️CAUTION!⛔️ 24 Feb 22 Vape e-Liquid, confirmed by @MANDRAKE_LAB , to contain vitamin E acetate (α-tocopheryl acetate) that has the potential to cause lung damage if inhaled, circulating in #Manchester . If unwell please seek medical attention.

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3 years

CAUTION! 07/09/2021. Pink “Strawberry” embossed tablets confirmed, by @MANDRAKE_LAB , to contain high levels of #MDMA (>200 mg). If unwell please seek medical attention. #harmreduction #GreaterManchester #SavingLives #LeadingTheWay

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MANDRAKE

4 months

Harm reduction information from the Greater Manchester Drugs Early Warning System (GMDEWS) is provided below 👇

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MANDRAKE

7 months

💥BREAKING💥 24 Feb 2024 Another day another batch of samples from #drug #treatment #services & key #stakeholders from across Greater #Manchester We’re proud to provide this groundbreaking, permanent and integrated testing service to safeguard the 2.8M residents of our region

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MANDRAKE

3 years

WARNING! 23/07/2021. Analytical confirmation, by @MANDRAKE_LAB , of 4-chloromethcathinone (4CMC, clephedrone) in samples mis-sold as crystal #MDMA circulating in #Manchester . If unwell please seek medical attention. @gmpolice @GMPstretford @GMPCityCentre @TrendsDrug @NWAmbulance

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MANDRAKE

3 years

ANNOUNCEMENT! This Saturday (18th Dec) @MANDRAKE_LAB scientists will be operating again @WHP_Mcr to safeguard those attending, the wider #NTE & reduce drug related harms in our community. Follow 4 info on substances of concern, keep safe & if unwell please seek medical attention.

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4 years

All hands on deck yesterday to assist @GMPCityCentre in testing several drugs believed responsible for collapses in City Centre. Preliminary results sent within 1h, followed by full quantitative results within 3h. Data provided 2 #DEWS & professional networks for #HR messaging 👇

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MANDRAKE

1 year

💥BREAKING!💥20 Apr 22 We’re proud to announce that our PUBLIC FUNDING has been renewed. The team are honoured to continue to deliver our nationally-recognised harm reduction partnership and safeguard the 2.8M residents of Greater Manchester. Follow IG:

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MANDRAKE

4 years

Pleased 2 confirm @MANDRAKE_LAB will be FULLY OPERATIONAL during the national #lockdown . We’re proud 2 continue 2 support GM DEWS by testing substances of concern, share data w/ UK #harmreduction partners & safeguard vulnerable users in our community #manchesterleads #savinglives

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2 years

These products can be a variable mix of psychoactive drugs. We’ve seen multiple samples (👇) in the GM region which have been confirmed (by GC-MS vs ref std) to be homogenous mixture of cocaine (70-83%), ketamine (7-16%) & MDMA (10-14%). If unwell please seek medical attention.

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@unodc_lab

UNODC Forensic Services

2 years

⚠️ Be aware of new #ketamine products on the drug market such as “happy water”, “k-powdered milk” or “tuci”/“pink cocaine”. #UNODC #EarlyWarning 🔗

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2 years

💥BREAKING NEWS!💥 30th Nov 2022 - As a result of our #successful pilot we are extremely #proud to announce follow-on #funding & #expansion of the #collaboration between @MANDRAKE_LAB and @hmpps to provide a real-time drug testing service to assist with #harmreduction & #safety .

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MANDRAKE

2 years

⭐️FRESHERS WEEK⭐️ Proud 2 provide our drug awareness & harm reduction talk to 350 new students yesterday. Links 2 support-resources @mmucounselling are ⬇️. We wish ALL students the best in their studies, keep safe, follow us 4 info & if unwell please seek medical attention.

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MANDRAKE

3 years

ANNOUNCEMENT! This Saturday (20th Nov) @MANDRAKE_LAB scientists are operating again @WHP_Mcr to safeguard those attending, the wider #NTE & reduce drug related harms in our community. Follow 4 info on substances of concern, keep safe & if unwell please seek medical attention.

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MANDRAKE

2 years

💥BREAKING NEWS!💥 15th Dec 2022. As a result of further public #funding we’re pleased to appoint @DayveDixon as a salaried, Senior Scientific Officer, to enhance our drug testing activities & promote #harmreduction to safeguard vulnerable communities across the North of England

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MANDRAKE

3 years

BREAKING NEWS! We’re pleased to announce that as a result of renewed #PUBLIC #FUNDING we have appointed Molly Millea @MilleaMolly as our new Programme Manager. Molly will be responsible 4 coordinating & delivering @MANDRAKE_LAB ’s drug checking/testing & harm reduction activities.

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MANDRAKE

1 year

After a busy, but successful @ManchesterPride we thank both the organisers & our @gmpolice colleagues 4 facilitating the back-of-house testing work Our scientific team is honoured 2 have supported the #harmreduction activities & safeguarding everyone attending this year’s event

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💥BREAKING!💥 11 May 22 In the month running up to @Parklifefest (10-11 June) @MANDRAKE_LAB will be analysing samples from across Greater #Manchester and sharing info on any samples of concern so that the event organisers, policing & welfare services attending on-site are aware

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MANDRAKE

3 years

Please RT this alert to your respective feeds to reduce drug-related harm. Should individuals feel unwell they should seek medical attention. @Bailey_MedSol @ssdpmcr @FGHSECURITYLTD @TheUnionMMU @ManchesterSU @salfordsu @Bolton_SU

@MANDRAKE_LAB

MANDRAKE

3 years

WARNING! 18/12/2021. Multiple examples of Orange “Mybrand Skull” embossed Ecstasy tablets analytically confirmed by @MANDRAKE_LAB , to contain #MDMA (373 mg/tablet) = to 3-4x the common oral dose. If unwell seek medical attention.

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ANNOUNCEMENT! This weekend (26-29th Aug) @MANDRAKE_LAB scientists are operating @ManchesterPride to safeguard those attending, the wider #NTE & reduce drug related harms in our community. Follow 4 info on substances of concern, keep safe & if unwell please seek medical attention.

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MANDRAKE

3 years

After a busy, but successful @ManchesterPride we thank both the organisers & our @gmpolice colleagues 4 facilitating the back-of-house testing work. Our scientific team is honoured 2 have supported the #harmreduction activities & safeguarding everyone attending this year’s event.

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MANDRAKE

3 years

Important HR information from @ChloeSakal and the @WeAreTheLoopUK senior healthcare team on 4-CMC (4-chloromethcathinone, clephedrone). Multiple samples confirmed at a number of events in the UK - keep safe and if unwell seek medical attention. #harmreduction #savinglives

@WeAreTheLoopUK

The Loop

@WeAreTheLoopUK

3 years

The Loop launched on ⁦ @tiktok_us ⁩ this weekend! Our 1st Tiktok features ⁦ @ChloeSakal ⁩ of the Loop senior healthcare team & ⁦ @Drug_Science ⁩ discussing clephedrone/ 4-CMC. Follow us on ⁦ @tiktok_us ⁩ & ⁦ @instagram ⁩ for more #harmreduction info. ♾💜♾

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💥BREAKING!💥7 Aug 24 The team is #proud to announce that our #PUBLIC #FUNDING has been renewed Our #expert #scientists are honoured to safeguard #Northumbria & reduce drug-related incidents through our nationally-recognised #harmreduction #partnership w/ regional stakeholders

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MANDRAKE

3 years

ANNOUNCEMENT This Saturday (30th Oct) @MANDRAKE_LAB scientists are operating again @WHP_Mcr to safeguard those attending, the wider #NTE & reduce drug related harms in our community. Follow 4 info on substances of concern, keep safe & if unwell please seek medical attention.

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MANDRAKE

3 years

As @Parklifefest is running this weekend (21-22 Sep) @MANDRAKE_LAB will be analysing samples from across #Manchester in the week running up to the event & sharing info on any samples of concern so that the organisers & welfare services attending on-site are aware. #harmreduction

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MANDRAKE

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ANNOUNCEMENT! This Saturday (23rd Oct) @MANDRAKE_LAB scientists are operating @WHP_Mcr to safeguard those attending, the wider #NTE & reduce drug related harms in our community. Follow 4 info on substances of concern, keep safe & if unwell please seek medical attention.

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MANDRAKE

2 years

Gr8 to see the @WeAreTheLoopUK lab running @Parklifefest this year. We wish the team all the best this coming w/e! @MANDRAKE_LAB will be analysing samples from across the region in the run up 2 the w/e & will share any pertinent data w/ the organisers & welfare teams attending.

@WeAreTheLoopUK

The Loop

@WeAreTheLoopUK

2 years

Ever wondered what the pop-up Loop lab looks like? Here’s senior chemist ⁦⁦ @PolicyChange giving a tour of The Loop lab last year ahead of us going onsite tomorrow to test ⁦⁦ @Parklifefest ⁩. You can donate to help maintain our tiptop lab at:

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ANNOUNCEMENT! In the run up to a busy Bank Holiday w/e our team of scientists will be operating across all TEN boroughs in Gtr Manchester to safeguard our 2.8M residents, the NTE & reduce drug related harms in the community. Follow 4 info & if unwell please seek medical attention

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⚠️WARNING⚠️ @drugsdotie has updated the status of its warning regarding heroin overdose clusters in the Dublin Region. Analysis conducted by FSI confirms trace amount of a nitazene type substance identified in analysed samples 👇

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3 years

WARNING! 28/08/2021. Analytical confirmation, by @MANDRAKE_LAB , of 4-chloromethcathinone (4CMC, clephedrone) in samples mis-sold as crystal #MDMA circulating in #Manchester . If unwell please seek medical attention.

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@ManchesterPride

Manchester Pride

@ManchesterPride

3 years

WARNING! 28 August 2021 Back of house substance testing by @MANDRAKE_LAB has found 4-chloromethcathinone (4CMC, clephedrone) being mis-sold as crystal #MDMA circulating Manchester Pride Festival. If unwell please seek medical attention.

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ANNOUNCEMENT! This weekend (27-30th Aug) @MANDRAKE_LAB scientists are operating @ManchesterPride to safeguard those attending, the wider #NTE & reduce drug related harms in our community. Follow 4 info on substances of concern, keep safe & if unwell please seek medical attention.

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3 years

WARNING! 10/09/2021. Analytical confirmation, by @MANDRAKE_LAB , of 4-chloromethcathinone (4CMC, clephedrone) in multiple samples, still circulating in Greater #Manchester , and mis-sold as powder/crystal forms of both #MDMA and/or #cocaine . If unwell please seek medical attention.

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MANDRAKE

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⚠️WARNING!⚠️ 30 Aug 2024 Following testing by our scientists, a #harmreduction #warning , has been issued by #Greater #Manchester Drugs Early Warning System Important #medical & #welfare guidance for #nitazene #intoxication Stay safe and if unwell please seek medical attention

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MANDRAKE

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In addition to operating tomorrow - we are proud of these useful harm reduction information sheets which we have jointly produced w/ @WHP_Mcr @WELSafe & @WeAreTheLoopUK in the run up to the festive season. Keep safe & remember that if you feel unwell please seek medical attention

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MANDRAKE

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ANNOUNCEMENT! Our new #Instagram account is now LIVE. Follow us at mandrake_lab (or scan QR 👇) 4 info/alerts on substances of concern & our integrated & publicly-funded harm reduction work being delivered 2 NTE venues & communities across ALL 10 boroughs of Greater Manchester.

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MANDRAKE

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This is the FIRST identification in the UK of this novel #synthetic #cathinone bk-PBDB (putylone) confirmed by @MANDRAKE_LAB through contemporaneous synthesis of ref standard and full chemical analysis. Samples contain a mixture of 131-136 mg putylone with 40-43 mg caffeine.

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MANDRAKE

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Morning #Manchester ! The @MANDRAKE_LAB team worked hard last night testing a number of samples from around the @ManchesterPride event. Today we’re continuing 2 support the event’s #harmreduction activities. Keep safe, follow us 4 info & if unwell seek medical assistance.

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Today our Programme Manager, @MilleaMolly , starts her #PhD w/ Drs @sutcliffeob @RyanMewis to develop novel #SABRE -based, field-deployable #NMR methods for the analysis of synthetic cannabinoid receptor agonists (SCRAs) and others psychoactive drugs. Good luck Molly! :)

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MANDRAKE

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💥BREAKING!💥 28 Jun 2023 The latest GMTRENDS @TrendsDrug survey covering the 2022 period is now available to download (free). The report includes the detailed chemical analysis carried out by our team. Exec Summary: Full Report:

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MANDRAKE

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💥BREAKING💥 10 Nov 23 Our scientists are proud to be invited back tomorrow to @WHP_Mcr to safeguard those attending, reduce drug related harms & support the onsite medical/ #welfare @WELSafe teams Follow 4 info on substances of concern & if unwell please seek medical attention

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MANDRAKE

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Drug testing has shown the purity & content of drugs to vary considerably Download this app - where safety messaging will be shared in real time - it could save your life on your next night out! Apple: Android: @WHP_Mcr @WELSafe

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💥PUBLiC ENGAGEMENT💥 The @GMTRENDS_2023 survey focusing on Young People, in Greater Manchester, who use drugs is now OPEN! Its anonymous & your responses will be used to #inform policymakers & shape #harmreduction in GM Use QR code or link to access.

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💥BREAKING💥 30 Sep 23 We’re honoured to be invited back to @WHP_Mcr tonight to #safeguard #clubbers , support @WELSafe ’s onsite #welfare teams & reduce drug related harms. Follow us on X or IG for info on substances of concern, keep safe & if unwell seek #medical attention.

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💥BREAKING💥 3 Nov 23 Our scientists are proud to be invited back tomorrow to @WHP_Mcr to safeguard those attending, reduce drug related harms & support the onsite medical/ #welfare @WELSafe teams! Follow 4 info on substances of concern & if unwell please seek medical attention.

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MANDRAKE

1 year

Today we welcome our intern, Michael Sallenger, who will be working on an exciting research project w/ @ShimadzuUK to synthesise #cathinone , #dissociative & #cannabinoid #NPS libraries and use them to develop novel chromatographic methods for their detection and quantification!

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MANDRAKE

3 years

Alpha-shift worked hard last night testing a number of samples from around the @ManchesterPride event. Today Beta-shift are back at it, continuing to support the event’s #harmreduction activities. We’ve received a substantial number of samples and will post information ASAP.

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MANDRAKE

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💥BREAKING!💥 11 Feb 2024 Our Director, @sutcliffeob , will be speaking to @rachelburden on @bbc5live tomorrow (12/2/24) morning (around 0720h) about the harms associated with #THC / #Spice #vapes and the #lab #testing on these products carried out by our scientists.

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💥BREAKING!💥 21 MAR 24 Immensely proud to announce we’ve been awarded a funded #Jobs4Students #internship from @ManMetUni over the Summer. Extremely grateful to the #University for supporting our #harmreduction activities. Details to follow….

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BREAKING! This w/e (26-29 Aug) if U R feeling anxious, scared or at risk while out and about in #Manchester & need a #SafeSpace @MANDRAKE_LAB is partnering with Whitworth Locke 2 provide both a #SafeZone & info 2 reduce drug related harms. Click 2 find us:

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MANDRAKE

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FYI @GMPCityCentre @DIMSinfo @EC_es @NPSDiscovery @NWAmbulance @Bailey_MedSol @b_neuro @Jocoxbrown @uktga @SPECTRUMCGL @Release_drugs @GBMC73 @profhrs @FMeasham @MMUOutofit @festivalwelfare @ithinc1 @OwenBowdenJones @UNODC @raithelhuber @SUABManMet @DanceWize @itsdrmac

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MANDRAKE

3 years

WARNING! 12/11/2021. Multiple Blue “Punisher” embossed “thicker” tablets (LHS) confirmed by @MANDRAKE_LAB , to contain #MDMA (397 - 477 mg/tab) = to 4-5x the common oral dose. Even ½ of these pills is v. high dose. High dose will not increase effect but increases risk of death.

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💥BREAKING💥 01 Dec 23 Our scientists are proud to be invited back tomorrow to @WHP_Mcr to safeguard those attending, reduce drug related harms & support the onsite medical/ #welfare @WELSafe teams Follow 4 info on substances of concern & if unwell please seek medical attention

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MANDRAKE

3 years

ACT Gov approves & more importantly publicly funds Australia’s FIRST ever fixed site pill testing service. Amazing news & congrats 2 @ACTINOSProject & the awesome @pilltestingaus team. If we can provide any data & materials (or our tailor) 2 support U - don’t hesitate 2 ask! ❤️❤️

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MANDRAKE

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After a busy, but successful @ManchesterPride we thank both the organisers & our @gmpolice colleagues 4 facilitating the back-of-house testing work Our scientific team is honoured 2 have supported the #harmreduction activities & safeguarding everyone attending this year’s event.

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We’re received a DM for larger images of the recent samples that have been analysed and are extremely happy to oblige. If unwell please seek medical attention. #harmreduction #savinglives #openscience

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2 years

Harm reduction isn’t 9-5… Analysing another large batch of samples received from our multiple partners and stakeholders across the North West.

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MANDRAKE

4 years

Some very interesting colours being produced from the extraction of this particular group of seized samples - what will today’s analysis results reveal???

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MANDRAKE

3 years

Remember… If you are having any problems @ManchesterPride please go and find our awesome @festivalwelfare pals in the medical/welfare areas of Pride Live (on Wilmott St) or the Gay Village (on Bloom St). They are here to help. #festivalsafe #staysafe

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MANDRAKE

1 year

Drug testing has shown the purity & content of drugs to vary considerably Download this app - where safety messaging will be shared in real time - it could save your life on your next night out! Apple: Android: @WHP_Mcr @WELSafe

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MANDRAKE

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See below 👇 for important #harmreduction information. If unwell please seek medical attention. Our analytical data regarding these samples - confirmed by through contemporaneous synthesis of ref standard and full chemical analysis will be uploaded to the @UNODC EWA on Monday.

@WHP_Mcr

The Warehouse Project

1 year

Please note important information below -

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3 years

ANNOUNCEMENT! Official launch of NEW @gmpolice forensic pathway w/ @MANDRAKE_LAB facilitating rapid testing of illicit & unknown substances in critical incidents across Gtr #Manchester . We’re proud 2 enable vital #harmreduction messaging 2 those who need it! Details to follow...

@andyc1864

Andy Costello

3 years

Proud to say that @gmpolice have launched a new forensic pathway with @MANDRAKE_LAB which allows for rapid testing of illicit and unknown substances in critical incidents. This enables vital Harm Reduction messaging to get to those who need it most!

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Our team mate, PhD student @DavidDi48732446 will present a direct “real time” comparison of instrumental techniques, used for harm reduction, within a festival setting at this Wednesday’s @SUABManMetPhD . Catch his talk @ 11.10am in the “Seizing & Drug Testing” session. @RyanMewis

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Congratulations to the team on this momentous result! Great to showcase to other #harmreduction advocates that you can indeed get liquid chromatography out into the field to accurately determine content! Well done guys and girls - we salute you!

@harmreductionau

Harm Reduction Aus

@harmreductionau

2 years

First sneaky peak at Australia’s first fixed site pill testing service in Canberra launching this morning. Congrats to ALL who’ve made this happen!!

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🎉CONGRATULATIONS!🎉 Just published our 25th research paper w/ @MANDRAKE_LAB specifically named in the authorship since 2017. Our work has had a measurable impact on #harmreduction & we thank all our co-author/partners across the globe for their support! Here’s to the next 25!

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Awesome to see two of our team - @DayveDixon & @Wilcock3 - presenting their research, which is routinely deployed by us to #safeguard lives & promote #harmreduction , at the @RSC_NMRDG PG meeting in #Leicester ! We’re proud of you guys! #mandrakeontour #NMR #hyperpolarisation

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@WHP_Mcr has launched an #app so #clubbers can locate friends if they are lost or contact #security if they feel unsafe As England’s FIRST publicly funded permanent city-centre based drug analysis/ #harmreduction facility we are proud 2 play a role in this work w/ WHP & @WELSafe

@GranadaReports

ITV Granada Reports

@GranadaReports

2 years

The @WHP_Mcr , which can host up to 10,000 people, has introduced the app so clubbers can locate friend if they become lost, or contact security if they feel unsafe.

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This new drug-warning app could save your life on your next night out!

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The new drug-warning app making your nights out a whole lot safer

A whopping 200,000 people are now receiving push notifications about dodgy stuff that’s doing the rounds.

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CAUTION! 08/09/2021. Multiple examples of beige/cream “Pharaoh” embossed tablets confirmed, by @MANDRAKE_LAB , to contain high levels of #MDMA (>230 mg/tab). If unwell please seek medical attention. #harmreduction #GreaterManchester #SavingLives #LeadingTheWay

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Fantastic result @Nick_Gilb ! Congratulations from everyone in the @MANDRAKE_LAB team! Thanks 4 all your hard work & supporting our harm reduction activities over the past 3 years - best of luck in the next phase of your career :) @ManMetPGR @MMU_Research @MMUEcolEnv @SUABManMet

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Dr Oliver Sutcliffe

4 years

Congratulations to Nic Gilbert @Nick_Gilb on successfully defending his PhD thesis (subject to corrections & ratification) today. Many thanks to Professor @AndrewWestwell , Dr Vittorio Caprio & Dr Fiona Wilkinson (chair) for examining. Another PGR success 4 @sutcliffeob @RyanMewis

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💥We’re BACK on Friday!💥 @MANDRAKE_LAB scientists will be operating 28 Oct ‘22 @WHP_Mcr to #safeguard all attending, support the onsite medical/ #welfare teams & reduce drug related harms Follow 4 info on substances of concern keep safe & if unwell please seek medical attention

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