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Drug Trends Update: Synthetic Cannabinoids

  • April 15, 2025
  • 12:44 pm
420 synthetic cannabinoids

Resources

WEDINOS, “Sample Results”

Cannabis Booklet

THC Vape Booklet

How to check your drugs with WEDINOS Poster

Safer Solo Seshing Booklet

 

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Edinburgh, Scotland | Charity est 1992 | Neither condemn/condone dr*g use; we give info/advice/support to reduce risks/harms #HarmReductionSavesLives

We're looking for a Counsellor, working 23 hours w We're looking for a Counsellor, working 23 hours weekly with our dedicated team offering trauma-informed counselling for people affected by psychostimulant drugs.

"I struggle to trust professionals with wanting to help me, or being heard, I have felt the complete opposite here. The counsellor is a credit to your team"

Applications are open until 12 Noon, Monday 26th January 2026, interviews for shortlisted candidates Monday 2nd February,

Find out more or apply from our bio
Last Crew x Waverley Care date of the year this Th Last Crew x Waverley Care date of the year this Thursday, 5-7pm 11th Dec (though we will be back from Thurs Jan 15th 2026)! Check our bio for free booking! #selfcareispower #takecarewithsex @waverleycare #edinburgh #sexualhealth
A massive thank you to our Crew 2000 Kiltwalkers f A massive thank you to our Crew 2000 Kiltwalkers for braving wind 🌬️, rain 🌧️ and seals 🦭 to raise money for Crew! 

Every penny helps us reduce drug-related harm without judgement. 🌱

It's not too late to donate, share or find out how you can support us in future! Head to the link detailed in this post or visit our website to see more. 💚
Crew is doing Kiltwalk 2025! 🎉 Take a look at our Crew is doing Kiltwalk 2025! 🎉

Take a look at our team who will be tackling the Mighty Stride; a 20 mile walk around Edinburgh. 👉

Want to cheer us on? 💪 Head to our JustGiving page to donate at: www.justgiving.com/team/crew2000

With Gift Aid, 100% of your donation + 25% goes to supporting Crew and the work we do. 💚
Increased drug harms have been reported across Sco Increased drug harms have been reported across Scotland over the past months, including sudden collapse, hospitalisation and sadly some deaths. 

These harms are associated with heroin, benzodiazepines and other drugs, potentially contaminated with synthetic opioids called nitazenes, which can be much more harmful in smaller doses than other opiates/opioids. 

Naloxone is a life-saving medicine that temporarily reverses opiate/opioid overdose

Signs of an opioid/opiate overdose include:
Unconsciousness – won't wake with a shout or a shake
Severe nausea and vomiting
Seizures/fitting
Difficulty breathing/snoring/raspy breathing
Blue/pale tingeing of knees, hands and lips
Slow or erratic pulse (heartbeat)
Pale, skin (people with white skin) ashy skin (people with black or brown skin)
 Cold and clammy skin
Pin-point pupils

What to do if you witness overdose:
📱Call 999, say you suspect an overdose
✨Follow the call handler’s instructions
💗Administer naloxone
💓Stay with the person

When to give naloxone:
Naloxone should be given to anyone who is non-responsive and displaying signs of an overdose.

If you are unsure if the person has taken opioids, always use naloxone as this will not cause any harm. If they do have opioids in their system amongst other drugs, reversing the effects may be enough to bring that person round.

Get naloxone:
In Scotland, you can get FREE training in how to give someone who has overdosed nasal naloxone (if you’re aged 14+) or injectable naloxone (if you’re aged 16+) and get a FREE kit from:

Your local drug service, including the Crew Drop-in (in person) 

Scottish Families Affected by Alcohol and Drugs (by post)

Support if you are affected by a loved one taking dr*gs:
Webchat www.sfad.org.uk
Helpline 08080101011
https://www.sfad.org.uk/support-services/bereavement

Support for people who have provided CPR - Chest Heart + Stroke Scotland Freephone:
0808 801 0899

Report harms related to drugs anonymously:
https://publichealthscotland.scot/population-health/improving-scotlands-health/drugs/surveillance/rapid-action-drug-alerts-and-response-radar/what-is-radar/

More info:
https://www.crew.scot/drug-alert-update-nitazenes/
This weekend is going to be HOT 🥵 with temperature This weekend is going to be HOT 🥵 with temperatures potentially reaching as high as 29°C. 🌡️

With that in mind... try not to get melted! 🍦

We've put together some practical harm reduction tips if you're planning on partying in the sun this weekend. ✨

If you're heading to TRNSMT, why not drop in on Crew at RESET in the Wellbeing area. We'll be there providing a safe space to chill out and take a dance break with information and support on drugs and sexual health. 💚

Our Cockburn Street Drop-in will be open as usual from 1pm-5pm on Friday and Saturday. 🤙
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