harm reduction

This leaflet provides information on harm reduction services in Northern Ireland. Harm reduction services aim to help and support people who use drugs, their families and the wider community.

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.

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.