‘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
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