⚠️Heroin has been found in cocaine in NSW⚠️

(⁠ Repost from ACON and DanceWize NSW)
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NSW Health is warning of the potential dangers from heroin being present in the cocaine currently in circulation around Sydney following one death and two hospitalisations.⁠
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A single line of ‘cocaine’ powder containing opioids (such as heroin) can kill or cause dizziness, paleness, blurred vision, loss of consciousness, vomiting, difficulty breathing.⁠
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What to look out for?⁠
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-Pin-point pupils⁠
-Difficulty speaking or walking⁠
-Drowsiness⁠
-Loss of consciousness⁠
-Slow breathing/snoring⁠
-Skin turning blue (if light skinned) or grey (if dark skinned)⁠
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How can you protect yourself?⁠
-Don’t use alone.⁠
-Tell your friends what you thought you were taking.⁠
-If you’re using a new batch, start out with a small dose.⁠
-Be careful if mixing different drugs.⁠
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Carry Naloxone:⁠
Naloxone can be ordered for FREE (+ shipping charge) as a nasal spray or injectable from the NUAA website: ⁠

➡️ nuaa.org.au/thn
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You can also get Naloxone for free from ACON NSPs in Sydney, Newcastle and Lismore. Or use the Your Room website to find your local NSP or pharmacy that stocks Naloxone:⁠

➡️ yourroom.health.nsw.gov.au/getting-help/Pages/Naloxone.aspx⁠

More info:

➡️ health.nsw.gov.au/aod/public-drug-alerts/Pages/cocaine-heroin-nov23.aspx
➡️ pivotpoint.org.au/life-saving-program-at-acon-ns

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