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Nitazenes found in counterfeit oxycodone tablets in NSW

Counterfeit (fake) oxycodone tablets have been found to contain N-desethyl isotonitazene This is the first detection of this substance in a drug sample in NSW. The tablets are green, round, marked ‘OC’ on the front and ’80’ on the reverse, and lack film coating. Legitimate Oxycontin is now marked ‘ON’ instead of ‘OC’ and has a film coating. Tablet appearance

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A white tablet containing a nitazene (protonitazene) has caused severe opioid overdose in Sydney

A severe opioid overdose has occurred after taking a white tablet. The tablet was described as containing LSD or magic mushroom. Blood tests detected protonitazene, a potent synthetic opioid. Know the risks Effects to look out for Getting help Take Home Naloxone program Support and advice For free and confidential advice:

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White powder thought to be cocaine found to contain bromazolam and 2C-B

Benzodiazepines

2 people were admitted to ICU and one person has died after use of white powder thought to be COCAINE. They experienced severe sedative effects and altered behaviour. The powder contained bromazolam, a novel benzodiazepine, and 2C-B a hallucinogen. This combination of drugs in a white powder has been found elsewhere in NSW recently. Know the risks Effects to look

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High dose “Punisher” MDMA tablets still in circulation in NSW

NUAA is asking the community to stay alert for high dose MDMA (ecstasy) tablets These tablets contain nearly twice the average amount usually contained in MDMA pills circulating in NSW. The tablets have the “Punisher” logo stamped on the front and come in various colours. Purple tablets may contain 197mg. Blue tablets can contain 180mg of MDMA. *Tablet appearance is

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UPDATED: High dose MDMA (ecstasy) tablets have been found in NSW – ‘Punisher’ tablets in varying shapes and colours

The purple ‘Punisher’ skull design tablets contain 197mg of MDMA. The blue ‘Punisher’ skull design tablets contain 180mg of MDMA. Know the risks Effects to look out for If you or others experience these symptoms after taking MDMA, get help immediately. Getting help If you or your friends see the warning signs of overdose: Support and advice For free and confidential

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UPDATED: Nitazenes causing overdose in people who have taken fake oxycodone tablets

Two people have been hospitalised in NSW with severe opioid overdose caused by isotonitazepyne (also known as N-pyrrolidino isotonitazene). Multiple additional fake oxycodone tablets containing nitazenes have been recently found in NSW, ACT, Queensland and New Zealand. Yellow unmarked round tablets sold as ‘OxyContin 40 mg’ contained isotonitazepyne. Blue scored round tablets marked with ‘M’ on front and ’30’ on reverse contained protonitazene. Know

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