The Victorian health department says there has been a string of incidents where people suffered harm after using cocaine that contained a novel synthetic opioid .The Victorian health department says there has been a string of incidents where people suffered harm after using cocaine that contained a novel synthetic opioid .A synthetic drug 100 times more potent than heroin has been found in cocaine currently being sold in Melbourne, prompting a warning from Victoria’s health department.
“The product appears to produce strong adverse effects such as loss of consciousness, respiratory depression, and life-threatening hypoxia ,” the alert read. “Cocaine produces stimulant effects, whereas protonitazene produces sedative effects and may lead to opioid overdose,” the alert said. It said users should be aware that “other false or contaminated drug products” may be circulating in Victoria, even if there were no specific warnings in place.From later this year, a mobile drug checking service will be set up to attend up to 10 music festivals, and by mid-2025 a fixed site will also open in an inner Melbourne area close to nightlife and transport.
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