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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

There are continued reports of increased drug harm There are continued reports of increased drug harms in Edinburgh and the Lothians, including near fatal and some fatal overdoses.

This includes benzos and heroin, sometimes with heroin reported as looking unusual, potentially contaminated with synthetic opioids.

Naloxone is a life-saving medicine that temporarily reverses the effects of an opioid overdose.

Signs of an opioid 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, cold and clammy skin
Pin-point pupils

In an emergency call 999 for an ambulance

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)

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

Info on getting help in Edinburgh with Drugs:
https://www.edinburghadp.co.uk/
ARC-Edinburgh App: https://arcapp.co.uk/

Bereavement support from SFAD:
Call 0808 010 1011
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/
The awesome @waverleycare provide free, confidenti The awesome @waverleycare provide free, confidential, non-judgmental HIV and Syphilis testing at Crew every 2nd Thursday 5-7PM. Book or find out more via our bio #HIVTestingWeek #Edinburgh #SelfCareisPower
🌟Thank you, thank you, thank you to these young pe 🌟Thank you, thank you, thank you to these young people who created the most inspiring short film and presentation to win the Youth Philanthropy Challenge supported by #TheWoodFoundation.🌟

Their talent, creativity and team work secured £3,000 for Crew to develop our Digital Drop-in, offering free, confidential, non-judgmental info, advice, support and signposting via Insta DM, email or our FREE text service. 

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We are currently recruiting volunteer peer educators at Crew. Visit crew.scot/volunteer to apply, or click the link in our bio to find out more about what we do.
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