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Heroin found in methamphetamine in NSW

Heroin has been found in methamphetamine in Newcastle and Orange areas

NSW Health is warning of potential dangers from heroin found present in methamphetamine currently in circulation around Newcastle and Orange following two hospitalisations.⁠

Only a small amount of ‘methamphetamine’ powder containing opioids (such as heroin) can kill or cause dizziness, paleness, blurred vision, loss of consciousness, vomiting, difficulty breathing.⁠
 

What to look out for?⁠

  • ⁠Pin-point pupils⁠
  • Difficulty speaking or walking⁠
  • Drowsiness⁠
  • Loss of consciousness⁠
  • Slow breathing/snoring⁠
  • Skin turning blue (if light skinned) or grey (if dark skinned)⁠


How can you protect yourself?⁠

  • Don’t use alone.⁠
  • Tell your friends what you think you are taking.⁠
  • If you’ve got a new batch, start out with a small dose.⁠
  • Be careful if mixing different drugs.⁠

⁠Carry Naloxone:⁠
Naloxone can be ordered for FREE (+ shipping charge) as a nasal spray or injectable from the NUAA website: ⁠https://nuaa.org.au/thn

Or use the Your Room website to find your local NSP or pharmacy that stocks Naloxone:⁠
https://yourroom.health.nsw.gov.au/getting-help/Pages/Naloxone.aspx