Health news: Warning of overdose risk from contaminated opioid found in drugs in NSW
NSW Health issued the warning for drugs "in a yellow power form" from the Central Coast.
(NSW Health)
"Nitazenes can be as strong, or stronger than fentanyl and may be more likely to affect breathing than other opioids," he said.
"It's important people recognise the signs of an opioid overdose early and know how to respond."
Overdose symptoms can include pin-point pupils, drowsiness, loss of consciousness, slow breathing, snoring and skin turning blue or grey.
NSW Health said Naloxone is an important life-saving medication that reverses the effects of opioids.
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Saturday, May 6, 2023 at 2:50 am