Warning
High dose MDMA tablets have been found at a NSW music festival in December 2021, average dose of 164mg.
Know the risks
- You are at increased risk of harm if you:
- take multiple MDMA (ecstasy) tablets or capsules
- take a high-dose MDMA (ecstasy) tablet or capsule
- use other stimulant drugs (e.g. methamphetamine, cocaine or caffeine) at the same time
- use alcohol, certain medicines or illicit drugs at the same time
- Hot and humid weather will also increase the risk, as MDMA causes the body to dangerously overheat.
- MDMA (ecstasy) is often poorly manufactured and the amount of MDMA in a tablet or capsule can vary a lot, even within the same batch.
- The time from taking the drug to feeling any effect can vary significantly depending on the drug as well as the individual person.
- MDMA (ecstasy) has been linked to death, serious harm and life-long complications.
Effects to look out for
Feeling really hot, light headedness, rigid muscles, confusion or agitation, racing pulse/heart, feeling aggressive, uncontrolled repetitive movements, vomiting, seizures, difficult to rouse / unconscious.
Getting help
- Seek help immediately from your nearest emergency department or call Triple Zero (000).
- Start CPR if someone is not breathing.
Support and advice
For free and confidential advice:
Take Home Naloxone Program
- It is becoming more common for substances to be contaminated with opioids. Signs include loss of consciousness, slow/difficult breathing, skin turning blue. Anyone who uses drugs can get naloxone, which reverses opioid overdose.
- Naloxone is free, for participating locations and more information:
https://yourroom.health.nsw.gov.au/getting-help/Pages/Naloxone.aspx.
Call '000' even if naloxone has been administered.
