Four heroin overdoses following use of cocaine13 Sep 2024NSWCocaine Heroin & other opioidsTwo people have died and another two admitted to hospital with heroin overdose after using what they believed to be cocaine in Sydney. 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 you or your friends seeRead notification
Nitazenes causing severe opioid overdoses in NSW29 May 2024NSWHeroin & other opioidsFour people have been hospitalised across Sydney with severe opioid overdose caused by nitazenes. People who thought they were taking etazene were taking a more potent nitazene (protonitazepyne*) and a potent novel benzodiazepine (bromazolam). Another potent nitazene (protonitazene) is suspected to have been present in either cocaine or ketamine. *also known as N-pyrrolidino protonitazene Know the risks Effects to lookRead notification
Heroin may contain nitazenes (potent synthetic opioids)24 Apr 2024NSWHeroin & other opioidsNitazenes have been found in drug samples likely related to a large increase in opioid overdoses in the Penrith area in the past month. Know the risks Effects to look out for Getting help If you or your friends see the warning signs of overdose:Seek help immediately from your nearest emergency department or call Triple Zero (000). You won’t getRead 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