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
High dose MDMA (ecstasy) tablets – pink-orange square tablets, with a ‘GUCCI’ logo and wording26 Sep 2023NSWMDMA/EcstasyWarning: A high dose MDMA (ecstasy) tablet has recently been found in NSW. The MDMA dose in the tablet was 414 mg. This is four times the average amount usually contained in MDMA tablets circulating in NSW. Note: Tablet appearance is not a reliable indicator of drug contents Know the risks Effects to look out for If you or othersRead notification
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
High and variable dose MDMA (ecstasy) tablets – orange spade-shaped, often with an ‘Ace of Spades’ logo6 Apr 2023NSWMDMA/EcstasyWarning: high dose MDMA tablets have been found in NSW. The MDMA dose in these tablets averaged 146 mg, but some tablets contained up to 168 mg. This is double the amount usually contained in MDMA tablets circulating in NSW. Please note: images are representative only and tablets may vary in colour or logo Know the risks Effects to lookRead 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