Lynn Couper
@lynncouper.bsky.social
Fan of all things animal. Cats are best.
Harm reductionist, trying to be a nice person
Views my own & do not necessarily reflect those of my employer, pets or my mum 🏳️🌈
Harm reductionist, trying to be a nice person
Views my own & do not necessarily reflect those of my employer, pets or my mum 🏳️🌈
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People have reported sudden collapse after injecting or smoking heroin, with a rapid onset of overdose. Further testing is underway to identify the specific drugs involved in these clusters.
RAISED CONCERN AFTER RISE IN SUDDEN OVERDOSES IN PEOPLE USING HEROIN IN SCOTLAND - Scottish Drugs Forum
To view and/or download the overdose alert resource – CLICK HERE There is concern about clusters of drug…
sdf.org.uk
March 13, 2025 at 5:06 PM
People have reported sudden collapse after injecting or smoking heroin, with a rapid onset of overdose. Further testing is underway to identify the specific drugs involved in these clusters.
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Nitazenes have been found in heroin & benzodiazepines supplied in Scotland and may be present in other drugs including cocaine. Nitazenes are potent drugs and can cause overdose and death on their own or in combination with other drugs.
View the full suite of resources here: buff.ly/3Q65Lvw
View the full suite of resources here: buff.ly/3Q65Lvw
February 7, 2025 at 10:06 AM
Nitazenes have been found in heroin & benzodiazepines supplied in Scotland and may be present in other drugs including cocaine. Nitazenes are potent drugs and can cause overdose and death on their own or in combination with other drugs.
View the full suite of resources here: buff.ly/3Q65Lvw
View the full suite of resources here: buff.ly/3Q65Lvw
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@catrionamath.bsky.social @sacasrstir.bsky.social for anyone interested in reading more about the SHARPS study, have a look here: harmreductionjournal.biomedcentral.com/articles/10....
Assessing the feasibility, acceptability and accessibility of a peer-delivered intervention to reduce harm and improve the well-being of people who experience homelessness with problem substance use: ...
Background For people experiencing homelessness and problem substance use, access to appropriate services can be challenging. There is evidence that the development of trusting relationships with non-...
harmreductionjournal.biomedcentral.com
January 11, 2025 at 5:11 AM
@catrionamath.bsky.social @sacasrstir.bsky.social for anyone interested in reading more about the SHARPS study, have a look here: harmreductionjournal.biomedcentral.com/articles/10....
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Starting off 2025 with a new publication! In this study we evaluated the 'WAND' initiative; a novel multi-component contingency management intervention aimed at enhancing harm reduction engagement among people who inject drugs www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
January 3, 2025 at 1:26 PM
Starting off 2025 with a new publication! In this study we evaluated the 'WAND' initiative; a novel multi-component contingency management intervention aimed at enhancing harm reduction engagement among people who inject drugs www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
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Along with our Anna Richardson: #LoveLossAndDementia documentary, a host of incredible storytellers came together to highlight that we're just not talking about dementia.
Because in the 3 minutes it took to watch that video, someone else developed dementia.
Because in the 3 minutes it took to watch that video, someone else developed dementia.
January 1, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Along with our Anna Richardson: #LoveLossAndDementia documentary, a host of incredible storytellers came together to highlight that we're just not talking about dementia.
Because in the 3 minutes it took to watch that video, someone else developed dementia.
Because in the 3 minutes it took to watch that video, someone else developed dementia.
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SDF’s National Traineeship is open for applicants across Scotland who have lived/living experience of drug and/or alcohol problems
The multi-award-winning National Traineeship includes:
✅ Paid work experience
✅ Specialist training
✅ Peer and one-on-one support
More info or to apply buff.ly/3OprrCd
The multi-award-winning National Traineeship includes:
✅ Paid work experience
✅ Specialist training
✅ Peer and one-on-one support
More info or to apply buff.ly/3OprrCd
November 26, 2024 at 11:44 AM
SDF’s National Traineeship is open for applicants across Scotland who have lived/living experience of drug and/or alcohol problems
The multi-award-winning National Traineeship includes:
✅ Paid work experience
✅ Specialist training
✅ Peer and one-on-one support
More info or to apply buff.ly/3OprrCd
The multi-award-winning National Traineeship includes:
✅ Paid work experience
✅ Specialist training
✅ Peer and one-on-one support
More info or to apply buff.ly/3OprrCd
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viewer.joomag.com/ddn-dec-2024...
6 lovely people I know and I make the case for separating treatment/recovery and #harmreduction in all of the UK.
@furlongp.bsky.social @hussey-deb.bsky.social @maddieohare.bsky.social Buff, Jon Findlay & Lucy O’Hare
6 lovely people I know and I make the case for separating treatment/recovery and #harmreduction in all of the UK.
@furlongp.bsky.social @hussey-deb.bsky.social @maddieohare.bsky.social Buff, Jon Findlay & Lucy O’Hare
DDN_Dec_2024 DDN December 2024/January 2025 | Page 18
We’re so quick to compartmentalise – as if that makes treatment easier. Early trauma, chaotic drug use... rehab. Social scene, few too many drinks, hiding a hangover... be careful not to overdo the le...
viewer.joomag.com
December 2, 2024 at 6:29 PM
viewer.joomag.com/ddn-dec-2024...
6 lovely people I know and I make the case for separating treatment/recovery and #harmreduction in all of the UK.
@furlongp.bsky.social @hussey-deb.bsky.social @maddieohare.bsky.social Buff, Jon Findlay & Lucy O’Hare
6 lovely people I know and I make the case for separating treatment/recovery and #harmreduction in all of the UK.
@furlongp.bsky.social @hussey-deb.bsky.social @maddieohare.bsky.social Buff, Jon Findlay & Lucy O’Hare
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Despite incredible advances made in the treatment of #HIV, there is still far too much stigma and misinformation surrounding the subject.
Here are five facts about HIV which are vital to understanding this #WorldAIDSDay
#UequalsU #CantPassItOn
Here are five facts about HIV which are vital to understanding this #WorldAIDSDay
#UequalsU #CantPassItOn
December 1, 2024 at 9:00 AM
Despite incredible advances made in the treatment of #HIV, there is still far too much stigma and misinformation surrounding the subject.
Here are five facts about HIV which are vital to understanding this #WorldAIDSDay
#UequalsU #CantPassItOn
Here are five facts about HIV which are vital to understanding this #WorldAIDSDay
#UequalsU #CantPassItOn
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On World AIDS Day, let's remember those we've lost, support those living with HIV, and continue the fight for awareness and treatment. ❤️ #WorldAIDSDay2024 #IDSky #HIVSky @idsainfo.bsky.social @hivma.bsky.social
December 1, 2024 at 12:41 PM
On World AIDS Day, let's remember those we've lost, support those living with HIV, and continue the fight for awareness and treatment. ❤️ #WorldAIDSDay2024 #IDSky #HIVSky @idsainfo.bsky.social @hivma.bsky.social
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Via WEDINOS.org site: Very worryingly 8th example of isotonitazepyne (n-pyrrolidino isotonitazene), one of the most dangerous nitazenes seen so far, bought in powder form (via dark web?) by somebody in Newcastle-upon-Tyne last week. Danger of accidental overdose as too hard to judge non-fatal dose.
November 27, 2024 at 8:57 PM
Via WEDINOS.org site: Very worryingly 8th example of isotonitazepyne (n-pyrrolidino isotonitazene), one of the most dangerous nitazenes seen so far, bought in powder form (via dark web?) by somebody in Newcastle-upon-Tyne last week. Danger of accidental overdose as too hard to judge non-fatal dose.