Multiple opioid overdoses following use of cocaine

Published on March 30, 2026
Public drug warning following an increase in cases of opioid overdose in NSW in people who thought they were taking cocaine
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⚠ Opioids have been found in cocaine in NSW ⚠ ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ Six people recently presented to hospitals in Sydney and Western NSW...

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⚠ Opioids have been found in cocaine in NSW ⚠ ⁠⁠⁠Six people recently presented to hospitals in Sydney and Western NSW with opioid overdoses after using what they thought was cocaine. ⁠⁠It only takes a small amount of opioids to cause a life threatening overdose. ⁠⁠⁠How to spot an overdose: ⁠⁠- Pin-point pupils ⁠- Difficulty speaking or walking⁠ ⁠- Drowsiness⁠ ⁠- Loss of consciousness⁠ ⁠- Slow brea