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  • Bromazolam found in 2 counterfeit diazepam samples

    A round light yellow pressed pill and a small white capsule were both expected to contain diazepam.  The light yellow pressed pill features a break-line and DZ 5 press on one side. Both of these samples were found to contain the novel benzodiazepine, bromazolam. What does this mean? There may be other counterfeits that vary…

  • High dose found in MDMA sample

    A blue ‘punisher’ press pill weighing 471mg expected to contain MDMA (ecstasy), was found to contain 202mg free base MDMA. What does this mean? This amount of MDMA is approximately twice the amount that someone may usually expect to take, either recreationally or in a clinical setting. Effects and signs of MDMA overdose can include…

  • Opioid overdoses following stimulant use

    NUAA IS URGING THE COMMUNITY TO STAY ALERT FOR SIGNS OF AN OPIOID OVERDOSE WHEN USING STIMULANTS. Recent incidents, including an opioid overdose from heroin mis-sold as cocaine and multiple opioid overdoses following methamphetamine use, are driving the concern. Unknowingly taking opioids can kill or cause dizziness, paleness, blurred vision, loss of consciousness, vomiting, difficulty…

  • High dose MDMA (ecstasy) tablets have been found in NSW – purple-grey ‘Punisher’ tablets

    Warning The purple -grey ‘Punisher’ skull design tablets contain 197mg of MDMA.This is around twice the average amount usually contained in MDMA tablets circulating in NSW. Please note: Tablet appearance is not a reliable indicator of drug contents Know the risks Effects to look out for If you or others experience these symptoms after taking…

  • High dose MDMA (ecstasy) tablets have recently been found in NSW – purple shield-shaped tablets

    The purple shield-shaped tablets contain 150mg of MDMA. This is a higher dose than usually expected.​​​​ Please note: Tablet appearance is not a reliable indicator of drug contents 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…

  • Four heroin overdoses following use of cocaine

    Two people have died and another two admitted to hospital with heroin overdose after using what they believed to be cocaine in Sydney. 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…

  • High dose MDMA (ecstasy) tablets have recently been found in NSW – red irregular-shaped tablets with ‘anarchy’ symbol imprint

    Warning The red irregular-shaped tablets have an imprint of the ‘anarchy’ symbol on each side.They contain 151mg of MDMA.This is a higher dose than usually expected. Please note: Tablet appearance is not a reliable indicator of drug contents Know the risks Effects to look out for If you or others experience these symptoms after taking…

  • Protonitazene contaminated oxycodone

    The South Australian Toxicology and Toxinology Service and the Emerging Drug Network of Australia has notified SA Health of protonitazene overdose occurring in patients using illicitly sourced oxycodone tablets. There is concern that protonitazene is now present in illicit oxycodone tablets in the community. The risk of overdose and death is significant for the opiate…

  • Cocaine adulterated with protonitazene

    A white powder sold in Melbourne as cocaine contains the potent opioid in ‘protonitazene’. Protonitazene is a novel synthetic opioid that can produce life-threatening toxic effects in very small amounts Opioids are central nervous system depressants, typically producing a range of effects including pain relief, sedation and respiratory depression (dangerously slow breathing). Respiratory depression often…

  • Hospitalisations after consuming Uncle Frog’s Mushroom Gummies

    Public Warning Statement Section 12 A of the Public Health ActI Kerry Chant, Chief Health Officer, being of the view that there is a risk to the health or safety of the public or a sector of the public, make the following public statement identifying and giving warnings or information about the risk. Since April…