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‘Red Bull’ logo red/orange rectangular tablets sold as MDMA (ecstasy) found to contain a nitazene (potent opioid) and no MDMA

29 Jan 2024
  • NSW
  • Heroin & other opioids
     
  • MDMA/Ecstasy
    • Warning: ‘Red Bull’ tablets sold as MDMA (ecstasy) caused multiple hospitalisations in Sydney last weekend. Analysis of one tablet identified a potent opioid (a nitazene) and no MDMA.​ Tablet appearance is not a reliable indicator of drug contents. K​n​​ow the risk Nitazenes can be as strong as, or stronger than fentanyl and cause slow breathing or death. Effects to look
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    Yellow powder containing potent synthetic opioid (isotonitazene) circulating on the NSW Central Coast

    5 May 2023
  • NSW
  • Heroin & other opioids
    • Warning: isotonitazene has been associated with serious harms in NSW. It is possibly related to recent deaths which remain under investigation. Know the risks Effects to look out for Opioid overdose symptoms include any of: pin-point pupils, drowsiness, loss of consciousness, slow breathing/snoring or skin turning blue or grey. Getting help If you see the warning signs of overdose: Support
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