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Rise in opioid overdoses after use of cocaine or methamphetamine

23 Feb 2024
  • NSW
  • Amphetamines
     
  • Cocaine
     
  • MDMA/Ecstasy
    • Warning: 11 people have experienced severe opioid overdose after use of drugs thought to be COCAINE or METHAMPHETAMINE since December 2023. HEROIN was the opioid identified. 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
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    25C-NBOMe and 4-FA sold as ‘2C-B’

    23 Feb 2024
  • VIC
  • Amphetamines
     
  • LSD/Psychedelics
    • A white powder sold as ‘2C-B’ contains two synthetic drugs with a high risk of toxic effects. 25C-NBOMe and 4-FA are synthetic drugs with psychedelic + stimulant properties 25C-NBOMe is a highly potent synthetic drug. People who have intentionally used this substance report it has unpredictable, stimulating psychedelic effects. The substance has been associated with a substantial number of hospitalisations
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    Fake Xanax pills and other illicit drugs in South Australia have been found to contain dangerous novel synthetic opioids and benzodiazepines (benzos)

    21 Feb 2024
  • SA
  • Benzodiazepines
     
  • Heroin & other opioids
    • Alert: the pill or drug you are taking may not be what you think it is. Drugs have been found in Adelaide that contain very potent opioids, benzos and animal tranquilisers. These have a high chance of killing you – even if you are a regular user. EVEN TINY AMOUNTS OF THESE DRUGS CAN CAUSE OVERDOSE AND DEATH If you
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    ‘Red Bull’ logo red/orange rectangular tablets sold as MDMA (ecstasy) found to contain a nitazene (potent opioid) and no MDMA

    29 Jan 2024
  • NSW
  • Heroin & other opioids
     
  • MDMA/Ecstasy
    • Warning: ‘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. K​n​​ow the risk Nitazenes can be as strong as, or stronger than fentanyl and cause slow breathing or death. Effects to look
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