Harm reduction van put on the road in fresh bid to help tackle drug deaths

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It will provide free supply and disposal of injecting equipment, blood testing, wound first aid and training and distribution of Naloxone, used to reverse the effects of an opioid overdose.

The support unit has been set up by NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde’s Harm Reduction Response Team to reach people who are not yet accessing treatment and care services.

John Campbell, injecting equipment provision manager for Alcohol and Drug Recovery Services at NHSGGC, said: “Every drug death within our communities is one too many. "HaRRT provides a safe and confidential environment within the community and will help signpost users to treatment programmes that can assist with addiction issues.“Having this service available in Renfrewshire will be a welcome addition to the services already in place across the area.”

 

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