globalloon
21-01-2008, 11:04 AM
just received this
WARNING: HEROIN CIRCULATING WITH HIGHER THAN AVERAGE PURITY
ISSUED 17th Jan 2008
This information is designed for all heroin users. Please take a moment to read it and pass it on to other people.
It has come to the notice of the Devon and Cornwall Police that forensic tests on heroin seized across the two counties has indicated that heroin is circulating with a higher than average purity.
All heroin users should be vigilant as this could increase the risk of overdose.
To reduce your risk of overdose (o/d):
• Make sure someone is around when you use heroin (if you o/d alone nobody can help).
• Try to smoke heroin and avoid injecting (you’re more likely to o/d if you inject).
• Avoid using heroin with other drugs, especially alcohol, methadone or downers/sleepers, e.g. benzodiazepines, anti-depressants etc (mixing drugs increases your risk of o/d).
• If you’ve just come out of jail, detox or rehab, use heroin in very small amounts (your body won’t be used to heroin).
• Use heroin in smaller amounts, especially if your supply seems different (but remember you can’t tell what’s in it by looking at it and your dealer probably won’t know what’s in it either).
Our best advice is, wherever possible, to avoid using heroin completely.
If anyone OVERDOSES or becomes seriously ill from using drugs,
DIAL 999 IMMEDIATELY AND ASK FOR AN AMBULANCE - this can save their life.
Information produced by Safer Communities Torbay on behalf of the Peninsula DAATs.
For further info contact 01803 841440. Please remove this leaflet from circulation/display after February 15th 2008. [V01/08]
WARNING: HEROIN CIRCULATING WITH HIGHER THAN AVERAGE PURITY
ISSUED 17th Jan 2008
This information is designed for all heroin users. Please take a moment to read it and pass it on to other people.
It has come to the notice of the Devon and Cornwall Police that forensic tests on heroin seized across the two counties has indicated that heroin is circulating with a higher than average purity.
All heroin users should be vigilant as this could increase the risk of overdose.
To reduce your risk of overdose (o/d):
• Make sure someone is around when you use heroin (if you o/d alone nobody can help).
• Try to smoke heroin and avoid injecting (you’re more likely to o/d if you inject).
• Avoid using heroin with other drugs, especially alcohol, methadone or downers/sleepers, e.g. benzodiazepines, anti-depressants etc (mixing drugs increases your risk of o/d).
• If you’ve just come out of jail, detox or rehab, use heroin in very small amounts (your body won’t be used to heroin).
• Use heroin in smaller amounts, especially if your supply seems different (but remember you can’t tell what’s in it by looking at it and your dealer probably won’t know what’s in it either).
Our best advice is, wherever possible, to avoid using heroin completely.
If anyone OVERDOSES or becomes seriously ill from using drugs,
DIAL 999 IMMEDIATELY AND ASK FOR AN AMBULANCE - this can save their life.
Information produced by Safer Communities Torbay on behalf of the Peninsula DAATs.
For further info contact 01803 841440. Please remove this leaflet from circulation/display after February 15th 2008. [V01/08]