New Naloxone campaign tries to reduce deaths from drug overdoses

A new campaign to increase awareness of life-saving treatment that can reverse drug overdoses has been launched in Scotland.

The Scottish government and Scottish Drugs Forum (SDF) have joined together to help improve information about naloxone which can prevent deaths in the case of opioids overdoses.

Drugs policy minister Angela Constance said: “Firstly, on International Overdose Awareness Day I want to pass on my sincere condolences to all those who have been affected by a drug-related death. That is why I am pleased to launch this joint campaign with Scottish Drugs Forum to encourage the public to get involved in our national mission and equip themselves to save a life."

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Source: The Independent, 31 August 2021