Nitazenes found in counterfeit oxycodone tablets in NSWMarch 28, 2025NSWNitazenes Opioids OxycodoneCounterfeit (fake) oxycodone tablets have been found to contain N-desethyl isotonitazene This is the first detection of this substance in a drug sample in NSW. The tablets are green, round, marked ‘OC’ on the front and ’80’ on the reverse, and lack film coating. Legitimate Oxycontin is now marked ‘ON’ instead of ‘OC’ and has a film coating. Tablet appearanceRead notification
High dose “Punisher” MDMA tablets still in circulation in NSWDecember 23, 2024NSWEmpathogens MDMA/EcstasyNUAA is asking the community to stay alert for high dose MDMA (ecstasy) tablets These tablets contain nearly twice the average amount usually contained in MDMA pills circulating in NSW. The tablets have the “Punisher” logo stamped on the front and come in various colours. Purple tablets may contain 197mg. Blue tablets can contain 180mg of MDMA. *Tablet appearance isRead notification
UPDATED: High dose MDMA (ecstasy) tablets have been found in NSW – ‘Punisher’ tablets in varying shapes and coloursDecember 20, 2024NSWEmpathogens MDMA/EcstasyThe purple ‘Punisher’ skull design tablets contain 197mg of MDMA. The blue ‘Punisher’ skull design tablets contain 180mg of MDMA. Know the risks Effects to look out for If you or others experience these symptoms after taking MDMA, get help immediately. Getting help If you or your friends see the warning signs of overdose: Support and advice For free and confidentialRead notification
High dose MDMA (ecstasy) tablets recently found in NSW – also containing a synthetic cathinoneNovember 1, 2024NSWCathinones Empathogens MDMA/Ecstasy StimulantsSkull shaped tablets with MYBRAND marking have been found containing high dose MDMA and a synthetic cathinone, dipentylone (also known as N,N-dimethylpentylone). The risk of harm is increased when MDMA is taken with other stimulants including synthetic cathinones, amphetamines or cocaine. Pink-orange: 182-185mg MDMA + dipentylone Blue: 162mg MDMA + dipentylone Yellow: 151 mg MDMA Other recently tested skull shapedRead notification
High dose MDMA (ecstasy) tablets have recently been found in NSW – purple shield-shaped tabletsOctober 2, 2024NSWEmpathogens MDMA/EcstasyThe purple shield-shaped tablets contain 150mg of MDMA. This is a higher dose than usually expected. Please note: Tablet appearance is not a reliable indicator of drug contents Know the risks Effects to look out for If you or others experience these symptoms after taking MDMA, get help immediately. Getting Help If you or your friends see the warning signsRead notification
High dose MDMA (ecstasy) tablets have recently been found in NSW – red irregular-shaped tablets with ‘anarchy’ symbol imprintAugust 28, 2024NSWEmpathogens MDMA/EcstasyWarning The red irregular-shaped tablets have an imprint of the ‘anarchy’ symbol on each side.They contain 151mg of MDMA.This is a higher dose than usually expected. Please note: Tablet appearance is not a reliable indicator of drug contents Know the risks Effects to look out for If you or others experience these symptoms after taking MDMA, get help immediately. GettingRead notification