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Dangerous Drug warning for Canberrans

December 31, 2022

ACT Health is warning Canberrans to be aware of a strong opioid detected in tablets being sold as “oxycodone”. Metonitazene, a potent synthetic opioid, has been detected in a tablet tested at the CanTEST Health and Drug Checking Service. The synthetic opioid has been detected in tablets that were sold as “oxycodone”. The tablets were circular and yellow in colour,

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Opioid overdose warning

NUAA is warning the community to stay alert for opioid overdoses. Recent reports of heroin mis-sold as cocaine and fentanyl adulterated heroin is driving the concern.Unknowingly taking opioids can kill or cause dizziness, paleness, blurred vision, loss of consciousness, vomiting, difficulty breathing. Call 000 if something is wrong. You will not get in trouble for seeking help. What to look

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Update on harmful drugs in fake alprazolam

Benzodiazepines

Warning: Counterfeit alprazolam in NSW rarely contains alprazolam. These products contain other drugs (mostly unregistered benzodiazepines) in variable combinations and dosages. Know the risks Effects to look out for Getting help If you see the warning signs of overdose: Support and advice For free and confidential advice: Reproduced by permission, NSW Health © 2023.

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Heroin found in expected ‘cocaine’ sample

A white rock sample expected to contain cocaine was found to contain heroin and no cocaine. This is the 2nd time this month an expected cocaine sample presented at CanTEST was found to be heroin. What does this mean? In recent weeks, both NSW Health and VIC Health have released public drug warnings relating to heroin being present in drugs sold as cocaine and methamphetamine.

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Heroin found in expected ‘cocaine’ sample

A white powder sample expected to contain cocaine was found to contain heroin and no cocaine. What does this mean? In recent weeks, both NSW Health and VIC Health have released public drug warnings relating to heroin being present in drugs sold as cocaine and methamphetamine. People consuming cocaine should be aware of the signs of opioid overdose, and users

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