VIC - Community notice: Poppy Seeds Poisoning

Published on December 12, 2022

Source: https://www.facebook.com/HRVAust/photos/a.154466958020863/2718855081582025

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.

DRUG ALERT

POPPY SEEDS POISONING

SEVERE NEGATIVE REACTIONS FROM COMMERCIALLY AVAILABLE POPPY SEEDS

Suspected adulterant: Thebaine

A number of anecdotal reports of severe negative reactions including hospitalisation have been communicated from all around Australia from people who make & drink poppy tea or poppy wash from commercially available supermarket poppy seeds.

Please use EXTREME CAUTION - even if you are an experienced user.

Effects:

Thebaine poisoning can cause but is not limited to the following effects:

  • dizziness
  • sweating
  • nausea
  • muscle pain
  • muscle spasm and rigidity
  • seizures
  • cardiac arrest
  • death.

Call 000 if you feel you have been affected

If you are experiencing opioid withdrawal, contact our PAMS service for pharmacotherapy advice on 1 800 443 844

For more anonymous support and/or education from peers, contact Harm Reduction Victoria (03) 9329 1500

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