Health and wellbeing
Statement - drug-related overdoses
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The below statement has been issued about drug-related overdoses and where to seek support and treatment.
We have been made aware that there are some dangerous batches of heroin currently being distributed in Walsall and surrounding areas. These batches are more likely to cause overdose than usual, even at much smaller doses.
Working with colleagues at 'Change Grow Live' who provide support, treatment and advice to people using drugs and alcohol in Walsall, we are working quickly to cascade information about the risks and concerns to service users as well as those who work with substance users in the borough.
“ We would like to see as many people as we can come forward to our treatment services for support with any alcohol and drug problems they may have, and to get appropriate advice on how they can reduce their own risk. “
We are encouraging people who use drugs to contact our alcohol and drug treatment service provider (The Beacon, which is run by Change Grow Live (CGL)) to make sure they are receiving appropriate support and treatment.
We will continue to monitor the situation very closely.
ENDS
Further notes:
Information is available on the Change Grow Live website for people who use drugs and how they can reduce their risk.
Contact The Beacon:
Phone: 01922669840
Email: thebeacon.walsall@cgl.org.uk
Find us:
The Beacon is 2 minutes’ walk from Walsall train station. Exit at the side entrance and our building is to the left-hand side.
30 Station Street Walsall WS2 9JZ
There is limited parking available.
