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2023 - Public drug warnings

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​​​​This page contains drug warnings released for the public in 2023.

For the latest alerts, refer to Public drug warnings.

  • ​Heroin overdose after using cocaine [Issued 15 November 2023]
  • Multiple types of high dose MDMA (ecstasy) tablets [Issued 3 November 2023, updated 22 December 2023]
  • High dose MDMA (ecstasy) tablets – pink-orange square tablets, with a ‘GUCCI’ logo and wording
    [Issued 26 September 2023]
  •  Yellow powder containing potent synthetic opioid (isotonitazene) circulating on the ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Central Coast
    [Issued 5 May 2023]
  • High dose MDMA (ecstasy) tablets - orange spade-shaped tablet, often with 'Ace of Spades' logo
    [Issued 6 April 2023]
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Current as at: Thursday 20 June 2024
Contact page owner: Centre for Alcohol and Other Drugs
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