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Fake diazepam tablets found in NSW

Benzodiazepines

Counterfeit (fake) diazepam from illicit sources has been found to contain other drugs (bromazolam, paracetamol and caffeine) Photos of some of the counterfeit diazepam found in NSW. These fake tablets look like the Australian registered diazepam brand ‘Antenex’, with off-white tablets marked “DM | 5″ with “G” on the reverse. These fake tablets are similar to overseas

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Fake Xanax pills and other illicit drugs in South Australia have been found to contain dangerous novel synthetic opioids and benzodiazepines (benzos)

Benzodiazepines

Heroin & other opioids

Alert: the pill or drug you are taking may not be what you think it is. Drugs have been found in Adelaide that contain very potent opioids, benzos and animal tranquilisers. These have a high chance of killing you – even if you are a regular user. EVEN TINY AMOUNTS OF THESE DRUGS CAN CAUSE OVERDOSE AND DEATH If you

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Fake Kalma alprazolam tablets found to contain strong opioids

Benzodiazepines

Heroin & other opioids

Warning: 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,

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Update on harmful drugs in fake alprazolam

Benzodiazepines

Warning: 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.

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High potency benzodiazepine tablets

Benzodiazepines

Note: Round, white, unmarked tablets – likely sold as ‘Mylan’ or ‘Xanax’ – are circulating in Victoria. They contain five novel benzodiazepines. Novel benzodiazepines (benzos) produce some similar effects to prescription benzos but are often more potent and unpredictable. Five different novel benzos have been detected in these tablets: bromazolam, clonazolam, etizolam, flualprazolam and flubromazepam. These tablets are not a

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