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Rise in opioid overdoses after use of cocaine or methamphetamine

Warning: 11 people have experienced severe opioid overdose after use of drugs thought to be COCAINE or METHAMPHETAMINE since December 2023. HEROIN was the opioid identified. 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

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25C-NBOMe and 4-FA sold as ‘2C-B’

LSD/Psychedelics

A white powder sold as ‘2C-B’ contains two synthetic drugs with a high risk of toxic effects. 25C-NBOMe and 4-FA are synthetic drugs with psychedelic + stimulant properties 25C-NBOMe is a highly potent synthetic drug. People who have intentionally used this substance report it has unpredictable, stimulating psychedelic effects. The substance has been associated with a substantial number of hospitalisations

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Potent synthetic opioids classed as ‘nitazenes’ have been seized in South Australia and could be present in illicit drugs

Heroin & other opioids

Nitazenes may be mixed in with other substances, including methamphetamine or GHB. You cannot tell if nitazenes are present just by looking at your drugs. Even tiny amounts of nitazenes can cause overdose and death. Seized in Adelaide: If you are taking drugs, please remember to: Signs of opioid overdose: If you experience adverse drug effects, or are present when

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The potent opioid ‘protonitazene’ has been detected in South Australia and could be present in methamphetamine or GHB

Heroin & other opioids

Looks like: White powder: Protonitazene could be mixed in with other substances. You cannot tell if protonitazene is present just by looking at your drugs. Detected in Adelaide: If you are taking drugs, please remember to: Signs of opioid overdose: If you experience adverse drug effects, or are present when someone has an unexpected reaction, seek help immediately by calling

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Novel stimulants sold as MDMA, cocaine or speed

Synthetic cathinones and PMMA are circulating in a range of forms in Victoria There have been a number of recent emergency department presentations linked to these substances in Victoria, particularly in the Melbourne and Bendigo areas. Cathinones and PMMA have an increased risk of negative effects Both synthetic cathinones and PMMA can produce similar effects to common stimulants such as methamphetamine, cocaine or MDMA but appear to have

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