Rise in opioid overdoses after use of cocaine or methamphetamine23 Feb 2024NSWAmphetamines Cocaine MDMA/EcstasyWarning: 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 IfRead notification
Multiple high dose MDMA (ecstasy) tablets found in NSW15 Feb 2024NSWMDMA/EcstasyWarning: Multiple high dose MDMA (ecstasy) tablets have recently been found in NSW. They contain about twice the average amount of MDMA usually found in tablets circulating in NSW. The skull shaped tablets are imprinted with ‘MYBRAND’ wording and logo on the reverse. Note: Tablet appearance is not a reliable indicator of drug contents. Know the risks Effects to look out forRead notification
‘Red Bull’ logo red/orange rectangular tablets sold as MDMA (ecstasy) found to contain a nitazene (potent opioid) and no MDMA29 Jan 2024NSWHeroin & other opioids MDMA/EcstasyWarning: ‘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. Know the risk Nitazenes can be as strong as, or stronger than fentanyl and cause slow breathing or death. Effects to lookRead notification
Heroin overdose after using cocaine15 Nov 2023NSWCocaine Heroin & other opioidsWarning: One death and two hospitalisations have recently been associated with heroin overdose after use of substances thought to be cocaine across Sydney. Know the risks Effects to look out for Getting help If you or your friends see the warning signs of overdose: Support and advice Take Home Naloxone program Reproduced by permission, NSW Health © 2023Read notification
Multiple types of high dose MDMA (ecstasy) tablets found in NSW3 Nov 2023NSWMDMA/EcstasyWarning: Multiple types of high dose MDMA (ecstasy) tablets have recently been found in NSW. These tablets contain up to twice the average amount usually contained in MDMA tablets circulating in NSW. Other drugs including cathinones, ketamine and ketamine analogues have recently been detected in some MDMA tablets and capsules. Note: Tablet appearance is not a reliable indicator of drugRead notification