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CanTEST detects 'powerful' veterinary sedative in drugs for the first time
CanTEST, a Canberra drug-checking service, has detected a powerful veterinary sedative named medetomidine for the first time. It's an alcohol or other drug that significantly increases the risk of overdose.
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Published 03 Nov 2026, 03:15 UTC · Updated 03 Nov 2026, 03:20 UTC
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