Multiple opioid overdoses following use of cocaine
Published on March 30, 2026
Six people recently presented to hospitals in Sydney and Western NSW with opioid overdoses after using what they thought was cocaine. Know the risks Opioids such as heroin may be sold as or found in cocaine, methamphetamine and MDMA. Small amounts of opioids can cause life-threatening overdose. This risk is higher in people who have never or rarely