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Opioid overdose warning

NUAA is warning the community to stay alert for opioid overdoses.


Recent reports of heroin mis-sold as cocaine and fentanyl adulterated heroin is driving the concern.
Unknowingly taking opioids can kill or cause dizziness, paleness, blurred vision, loss of consciousness, vomiting, difficulty breathing.

Call 000 if something is wrong. You will not get in trouble for seeking help.

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)

Call 000 immediately or seek urgent medical attention. Naloxone should be given immediately if available.

How can you protect yourself?

  • Don’t use alone.
  • Tell your friends what you thought you were taking.
  • If you’re using a new batch, start out with a small dose.
  • Be careful if mixing different drugs.
  • Carry Naloxone.

Call 000 if something is wrong. You will not get in trouble for seeking help.

Purchasing naloxone

Naloxone can be ordered for FREE (+ shipping fee) as a nasal spray or injectible from the NUAA website: nuaa.org.au/thn
Or use the Your Room website to find your local NSP or pharmacy that stocks Naloxone:
yourroom.health.nsw.gov.au/getting-help/Pages/Naloxone.aspx

If something is wrong, call for help.

Call Triple Zero (000).
Start CPR if someone is not breathing.
If they are breathing put them in the recovery position (on their side).
You will not get in trouble for seeking help!

More information:


Stay up to date with drug alerts and peer-led harm reduction information by following NUAA & DanceWize NSW on social media.
If you want non-judgemental support from an experienced member of the drug-using community, contact NUAA & DanceWize NSW’s PeerLine by calling 1800 644 413 or messaging us on social media.
Learn more about cocaine, heroin and opioids at dancewize.org.au/drug-info
See NSW Health’s official Drug Alert/Public Drug Warning at health.nsw.gov.au/aod/public-drug-alerts/