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UPDATED: High dose MDMA (ecstasy) tablets have been found in NSW – ‘Punisher’ tablets in varying shapes and colours

The 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 confidential

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UPDATED: Nitazenes causing overdose in people who have taken fake oxycodone tablets

Two people have been hospitalised in NSW with severe opioid overdose caused by isotonitazepyne (also known as N-pyrrolidino isotonitazene). Multiple additional fake oxycodone tablets containing nitazenes have been recently found in NSW, ACT, Queensland and New Zealand. Yellow unmarked round tablets sold as ‘OxyContin 40 mg’ contained isotonitazepyne. Blue scored round tablets marked with ‘M’ on front and ’30’ on reverse contained protonitazene. Know

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Nitazenes causing overdose in people who have taken fake oxycodone tablets

Two people have been hospitalised in NSW with severe opioid overdose caused by isotonitazepyne (also known as N-pyrrolidino isotonitazene). Multiple additional fake oxycodone tablets containing nitazenes have been recently found in NSW, ACT, Queensland and New Zealand. Last Updated: 20 December 2024 Yellow unmarked round tablets sold as ‘OxyContin 40 mg’ contained isotonitazepyne. Blue scored round tablets marked with ‘M’ on front and ’30’

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Fake oxycodone tablets containing a strong nitazene opioid

CheQpoint, a state-funded drug checking service has detected a nitazene in counterfeit oxycodone tablets. The site where the detection was made is Bowen Hills, Brisbane. The counterfeit tablets are round, blue, and bear M 30 markings. Nitazenes are a group of very strong opioids that work like heroin or fentanyl and can produce life-threatening toxicity in small amounts. Toxic Effects

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Multiple heroin overdoses following use of cocaine

Five people were recently admitted to hospital with heroin overdose after using what they believed to be cocaine in Sydney Know the risks Effects to look out for Unexpected drowsiness, pinpoint pupils, loss of consciousness, slow breathing/snoring, and skin turning blue/grey after using a stimulant (for example cocaine, methamphetamine, or MDMA). Getting help If you or your friends see the

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High dose MDMA (ecstasy) tablets recently found in NSW – also containing a synthetic cathinone

Skull 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 shaped

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