Counterfeit tablets containing powerful synthetic opioid protonitazene, have been detected in Queensland. The counterfeit Nucynta tablets are sold outside Australia and contain tapendadol. However, tapentadol is not currently available in Australia, and should serve as a warning to consumers. The counterfeit tablets may range in colour from pale yellow to red and are marked […]
High-risk drug alert: Poisonous mushrooms growing in Victoria
Key messages What is the issue? Death cap mushrooms Death cap mushrooms (Amanita phalloides) are highly toxic, with ingestion of just one mushroom being lethal to an adult. Symptoms of poisoning include severe stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. Even if initial symptoms improve, serious liver damage may have already occurred, potentially leading to death. […]
VIC – Public drug warning: 25C-NBOMe and 4-FA sold as ‘2C-B’
25C-NBOMe and 4-FA sold as ‘2C-B’ 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. […]
High-risk drug alert: Methamphetamine found in counterfeit diet pill
The Know community have published a warning to ACT consumers about the potential for methamphetamine-containing weight-loss medication, Duromine 40. The original update, first published via CanTEST, can be found below: An orange and grey gel capsule with ‘DUROMINE 40’ printed on each half, containing a white and brown powder expected to contain Duromine (phentermine). The capsule […]
High-risk drug alert: Nitazenes and novel benzodiazepines mixed with other illicit drugs
Potent synthetic opioids classed as ‘nitazenes’ and novel benzodiazepines (‘benzos’) have been detected in South Australia and could be present in illicit drugs. Nitazenes and novel benzos may be mixed in with other substances, including methamphetamine, heroin and GHB. You cannot tell if they are present just by looking at your drugs. EVEN […]
Drug seizure alert: nitazenes seized by police in South Australia
In recent news, South Australia Police (SAPOL) has made headlines by announcing the seizure of large quantities of nitazenes in Adelaide. Nitazenes are potent synthetic opioids, and their presence in illicit drugs has been a cause for concern due to their dangerous nature. Here is some essential information and safety tips for people who […]
High-Risk Drug Alert: Dimethylpentylone mis-sold as MDMA in Melbourne
Residents of Hawke’s Bay, New Zealand, please be aware that a high-risk drug alert has gone out, after two patients were admitted to Emergency Departments in Hawke’s Bay, suspected of overdoses from Dimethylpentylone-containing white powder mis-sold as MDMA. Dimethylpentylone is a synthetic cathinone, which was likely used in combination with a benzodiazepine, possibly in […]
High-Risk Drug Alert: Metonitazene mis-sold as cocaine in Melbourne
Victorian residents, please be aware that a high-risk drug alert has gone out, after two patients were admitted to Emergency Departments in Melbourne due to overdoses from Metonitazene-containing white powder mis-sold as cocaine. Vic Health put out this alert on August 4th, 2023: “White powder containing the potent opioid ‘metonitazene’ has been mis-sold […]
High-Risk Drug Alert: Protonitazene-overdoses in South Australia
South Australian residents, please be aware that a high-risk drug alert has gone out, after two patients were admitted to Emergency Departments in S.A. due to opioid overdoses in the past month. Sadly, one of the individuals has since passed away. SA Health put out this alert on July 7th, 2023: “The South […]
Do I drink too much alcohol?
Do I drink too much alcohol? Is this a question you have asked yourself lately? Have you ever wondered how much is too much? The recently released National Drug Strategy Household Survey (AIHW, 2019) showed that alcohol remains the most commonly used drug in Australia, with about 3 in 4 Australians reporting drinking alcohol in […]