Safer Nightlife – What is drink spiking? Link to CREW2000 website with post –https://www.crew.scot/crew-statement-on-spiking/ Drink spiking is someone adding alcohol or another drug to someone’s drink without their knowledge or consent. We’ve put together the information below and a downloadable graphic resource on spiking. You can find the PDF resource here. Alcohol is the drug most… [Continue Reading]
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International Overdose Awareness day 31/08/2022
We can prevent drug deaths. We just need to know how. Globally, around 150,000 people die due to drug overdose each year. #StopTheDeaths Scotland faces a national public health emergency with drug overdose deaths rising for each of the last seven years to new record highs. In 2020 1,339 people in Scotland died of a drugs… [Continue Reading]
Naloxone over Festive Period – Scottish Ambulance Service
Many services who can supply Naloxone are closed over the festive period – Scottish Ambulance Service will be available throughout the Christmas and new year period. Scottish Ambulance Service is a safe space where anyone at risk of an overdose or likely to witness an overdose can be supplied training and a Naloxone kit from crews.… [Continue Reading]
Circles Network : Independent Advocacy
Do you need help to speak up? Would it help to have an independent person explain things to you or speak up for you? Circles Advocacy helps people to: Have a say about the services they receive Understand their rights Get the right information to help them make choices Raise issues they are worried about… [Continue Reading]
Covid 19 Arrows Service Update
Arrows is a service for anyone worried about alcohol and drug use, whether their own or a loved one’s. Substance use problems can develop over time, and it is important for individuals to recognise where drugs or alcohol are having an impact on their wellbeing, relationships or lifestyle. Support is available to anyone with any concerns,… [Continue Reading]