NEWS: Brisbane woman dies from ecstasy overdose, January 06, 2009
http://www.news.com.au/story/0,27574,24879654-421,00.html
THE death of a 28-year-old Brisbane woman on New Year's Day after she took two ecstasy pills has prompted a police warning about the dangers of drugs.
Police said the woman died after taking two ecstasy tablets bought at a Fortitude Valley nightclub on New Year's Eve.
She died at a Gordon Park home, in Brisbane's north.
Three people were also taken to a Sunshine Coast hospital after taking fantasy, also known as GHB, at the weekend.
The woman's death and three hospitalisations are under investigation.
Acting Superintendent Steve Holahan said the incidents prompted a warning to others.
He said people took drugs "blindfolded", with the buyer and often the seller, having no idea what was in the concoction.
"Often these drugs are mixed in someone's garage or backyard using hazardous or toxic material," Supt Holahan said.
"Buying illicit drugs is not like buying something off the shelf at a supermarket.
"There is no label with a list of ingredients, no return policy from the seller and certainly no quality assurance by those making the product."
He said the dangers of illicit drugs were compounded when mixed with prescription drugs and alcohol.
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http://www.news.com.au/story/0,27574,24879654-421,00.html
THE death of a 28-year-old Brisbane woman on New Year's Day after she took two ecstasy pills has prompted a police warning about the dangers of drugs.
Police said the woman died after taking two ecstasy tablets bought at a Fortitude Valley nightclub on New Year's Eve.
She died at a Gordon Park home, in Brisbane's north.
Three people were also taken to a Sunshine Coast hospital after taking fantasy, also known as GHB, at the weekend.
The woman's death and three hospitalisations are under investigation.
Acting Superintendent Steve Holahan said the incidents prompted a warning to others.
He said people took drugs "blindfolded", with the buyer and often the seller, having no idea what was in the concoction.
"Often these drugs are mixed in someone's garage or backyard using hazardous or toxic material," Supt Holahan said.
"Buying illicit drugs is not like buying something off the shelf at a supermarket.
"There is no label with a list of ingredients, no return policy from the seller and certainly no quality assurance by those making the product."
He said the dangers of illicit drugs were compounded when mixed with prescription drugs and alcohol.
Apologies if this has already been posted.