Fake Xanax pills and other illicit drugs in South Australia have been found to contain dangerous novel synthetic opioids and benzodiazepines (benzos). 

Alert: the pill or drug you are taking may not be what you think it is. 

Drugs have been found in Adelaide that contain very potent opioids, benzos and animal tranquilisers. These have a high chance of killing you – even if you are a regular user. 

EVEN TINY AMOUNTS OF THESE DRUGS CAN CAUSE OVERDOSE AND DEATH

If you are taking drugs, please remember:

• be cautious if buying from a new supplier
• be alert if a product looks different
• use smaller quantities and do not use alone
• call an ambulance immediately if someone has an unexpected reaction 
• have Naloxone on hand and keep using until the ambulance arrives 

Signs of opioid and benzo overdose

• Slowed breathing
• Blue lips/fingernails
• Loss of consciousness and hard to rouse

If you experience adverse drug effects, or are present when someone has an unexpected reaction, seek help immediately by calling Triple Zero (000). 

Naloxone is an easy-to-use medication that can reverse opioid overdose. It is safe to use even if you are not sure whether someone has taken opioids. Ask your CNP or AOD worker how to access naloxone today.  

If you have questions or would like to talk to someone about alcohol and other drugs, please contact: Alcohol and Drug Information Service (ADIS) phone 1300 13 13 40. 

Source: https://sandas.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Fake-Xanax-alert.pdf

Emergency: If you are experiencing an emergency, please call an ambulance on 000, or if you need to speak to someone urgently please call the National Alcohol and Other Drug Hotline on 1800 250 015.