Potent synthetic opioids classed as ‘nitazenes’ have been seized in South Australia and could be present in illicit drugs10 Oct 2023SAAmphetamines GHB Heroin & other opioidsNitazenes may be mixed in with other substances, including methamphetamine or GHB. You cannot tell if nitazenes are present just by looking at your drugs. Even tiny amounts of nitazenes can cause overdose and death. Seized in Adelaide: If you are taking drugs, please remember to: Signs of opioid overdose: If you experience adverse drug effects, or are present whenRead 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
The potent opioid ‘protonitazene’ has been detected in South Australia and could be present in methamphetamine or GHB7 Jul 2023SAAmphetamines GHB Heroin & other opioidsLooks like: White powder: Protonitazene could be mixed in with other substances. You cannot tell if protonitazene is present just by looking at your drugs. Detected in Adelaide: If you are taking drugs, please remember to: Signs of opioid overdose: If you experience adverse drug effects, or are present when someone has an unexpected reaction, seek help immediately by callingRead 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