01/01/2025
Copied from NSW Health:
NSW Health is warning the community about the dangers of unexpected drugs in co***ne, which have resulted in three recent overdoses including one death.
Two people have been hospitalised and one person has died in NSW as a result of overdose in the past week. The cases experienced severe sedative effects and altered behaviour.
The white powder associated with the cases was presumed to be co***ne by those using it, but was found to contain bromazolam, a type of benzodiazepine with strong, sometimes unexpected effects and 2C-B, a hallucinogen.
Take home naloxone is a life-saving treatment which can temporarily reverse an opioid overdose.
Anyone who uses naloxone should call Triple Zero (000) for an Ambulance immediately after use for follow up care. You wonβt get into trouble for seeking medical care. If you feel unwell, or if your friend feels unwell, do something about it.
Take home naloxone is available as an easy-to-use nasal spray or injection from some pharmacies and other health services. For more information on the take-home naloxone program visit: https://yourroom.health.nsw.gov.au/getting-help/Pages/Naloxone.aspx
Naloxone is available from the NUAA via mail in a discreet package. Order online here: https://shop.nuaa.org.au/ or call (02) 9171 6650.
Anyone who has concerns about adverse effects from drugs should contact the NSW Poisons Information Centre on 13 11 26, at any time 24/7.
For support and information on drug and alcohol problems, contact the Alcohol and Drug Information Service on 1800 250 015. This is a 24/7 service offering confidential and anonymous telephone counselling and information.
For more information on NSW drug warnings see: https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/aod/public-drug-alerts/Pages/default.aspx