harm reduction

This leaflet outlines the risks associated with vapes containing synthetic cannabinoids. It is NOT aimed at the general population, but specifically at adults who are already using synthetic cannabinoids.

This leaflet outlines how Naloxone can be used in the event of an overdose to temporarily reverse the effects of opiate-type drugs like heroin, keeping the person alive until the ambulance service can reach them.

The Needle and Syringe Exchange Service is a free, confidential service for people who inject drugs. It is designed to reduce the spread of blood borne viruses by providing free, sterile injecting equipment and by disposing of used equipment safely. The leaflet explains how the scheme works and provides contact details for all the participating pharmacies, and the local outreach teams.

The Public Health Agency has supported Council for the Homeless NI to produce harm reduction booklets on NPS. These booklets are NOT aimed at the general population, but are specifically aimed at adults who are already taking either stimulant-type drugs, or synthetic cannabinoids (“herbal”). They give basic information and advice on how to reduce the risks of taking these substances.

The Public Health Agency has supported Council for the Homeless NI to produce harm reduction booklets on NPS. These booklets are NOT aimed at the general population, but are specifically aimed at adults who are already taking either stimulant-type drugs, or synthetic cannabinoids (“herbal”). They give basic information and advice on how to reduce the risks of taking these substances.

This bulletin summarises information on individuals referred to the Northern Ireland Substitute Prescribing Scheme (SPS). It relates to those referred up to and including the 31 March 2015 and focuses on those patients in contact with Substitute Prescribing treatment services during 2014/15.