Yellow powder containing potent synthetic opioid (isotonitazene) circulating on the NSW Central Coast5 May 2023NSWHeroin & other opioidsWarning: 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: SupportRead notification
‘Heroin’ found to contain a potent opioid (‘nitazene’)22 Dec 2022NSWHeroin & other opioidsWarning: Increased hospitalisations and ICU admissions following use of ‘heroin’ have occurred across the Central Coast region. Testing of the ‘heroin’ found it contained a potent opioid (‘nitazene’). Use of this ‘heroin’ can be life-threatening. Know the risks Effects to look out for Overdose symptoms include slow breathing/snoring, drowsiness, loss of consciousness, and skin turning blue or grey. Getting helpRead notification
Fake Kalma alprazolam tablets found to contain strong opioids26 Aug 2022NSWBenzodiazepines Heroin & other opioidsWarning: Strong opioids have recently been found in some fake Kalma tablets in NSW. They are white, rectangular tablets marked AL on one side, G2 on reverse. Know the risks Effects to look out for Getting help If you see the warning signs of overdose: Take home naloxone program Support and advice For free and confidential advice: Reproduced by permission,Read notification
Update on harmful drugs in fake alprazolam1 Aug 2022NSWBenzodiazepinesWarning: 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.Read notification
Protonitazene sold as ketamine20 Jun 2022VICHeroin & other opioids KetamineNote: yellow powder containing the potent opioid ‘protonitazene’ has been mis-sold as ketamine in Melbourne. Protonitazene is a novel synthetic opioid Opioids are central nervous system depressants. They typically produce a range of effects including sedation, short-term pain relief, and respiratory depression (breathing difficulty). Respiratory depression often appears more quickly with novel synthetic opioids (NSOs), increasing the risk of life-threateningRead notification