The Latest Breaking News from CanTEST

Seven deaths in a month renew fears of potentially lethal drugs in circulation

Several non-fatal overdoses have also taken place, police said.

The Canberra Times · Sep 5

Five deaths in a fortnight prompt fears of powerful opioids killing ordinary Canberrans

Deadly drug stronger than heroin entering Canberra in sleeping tablets.

The Canberra Times · Aug 21

ACT's drug overdose deaths double, as demand for pill-testing is 'insatiable'

Twenty people died of suspected opioid overdoses this year.

The Canberra Times · Oct 25, 2024

Canberra's pill testing service will have a more certain future

The govt has granted the service a lifeline.

The Canberra Times · Jun 18, 2024

Drug with 'no safe level of use' found at Canberra testing clinic

The opioid is 25 times more potent than fentanyl.

The Canberra Times · May 19, 2024

Drug testing in Canberra reveals three recreational substances not previously seen in Australia

CanTEST facility also finds more than half of drugs tested were not what user expected, with ones similar to MDMA and potentially fatal ‘bath salts’

The Guardian - AU · Jan 15, 2024

Call to expand drug tests after three new drugs discovered in Canberra

'More pill testing sites across Australia means more lives saved.'

The Canberra Times · Jan 14, 2024

ACT government backs return of pill testing for Canberra festivals

Plans to expand opening hours for city-centre pill testing centre.

The Canberra Times · Oct 4, 2023

One in 10 samples at Canberra's pill testing lab binned by users after analysis

The cost of the service was also higher than originally planned.

The Canberra Times · Jul 16, 2023

The 'priceless' service that can detect fatal drugs

Australia could miss detecting fatal illicit substances entering the market if the nation doesn't continue drug checking, leading advocates warn.

AAP · Apr 16, 2023