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
High dose MDMA (ecstasy) tablets have recently been found in NSW – red irregular-shaped tablets with ‘anarchy’ symbol imprint28 Aug 2024NSWMDMA/EcstasyWarning The red irregular-shaped tablets have an imprint of the ‘anarchy’ symbol on each side.They contain 151mg of MDMA.This is a higher dose than usually expected. Please note: Tablet appearance is not a reliable indicator of drug contents Know the risks Effects to look out for If you or others experience these symptoms after taking MDMA, get help immediately. GettingRead notification
Cocaine adulterated with protonitazene2 Jul 2024VICCocaine Heroin & other opioidsA white powder sold in Melbourne as cocaine contains the potent opioid in ‘protonitazene’. Protonitazene is a novel synthetic opioid that can produce life-threatening toxic effects in very small amounts Opioids are central nervous system depressants, typically producing a range of effects including pain relief, sedation and respiratory depression (dangerously slow breathing). Respiratory depression often appears more quickly with novelRead notification
Hospitalisations after consuming Uncle Frog’s Mushroom Gummies26 Jun 2024NSWCannabinoidsPublic Warning Statement Section 12 A of the Public Health ActI Kerry Chant, Chief Health Officer, being of the view that there is a risk to the health or safety of the public or a sector of the public, make the following public statement identifying and giving warnings or information about the risk. Since April 2024, five patients have presentedRead notification
High dose MDMA (ecstasy) tablets have recently been found in NSW – grey irregular-shaped tablets with ‘LION’ text19 Jun 2024NSWMDMA/EcstasyWarning The grey irregular-shaped tablets have an imprint of ‘LION’ text on one side. They contain 175mg of MDMAThis is around twice the amount commonly in MDMA tablets circulating in NSW Please note: Tablet appearance is not a reliable indicator of drug contents Know the risks Effects to look out for If you or others experience these symptoms after takingRead notification