West Cornwall Service Type of service Telephone Address Bosence Farm Ltd Residential Rehab & Detox 01736 850006 69 Bosence Road, Townshend, Hayle, TR27 6AN Camborne Pods Housing 01209 313125 Rosewarne Extension, Camborne, TR14 8BE Chi Winder Support service 01209 200086 Dudnance Lane, Pool, Redruth, TR15 3QT Coastline Housing provider 01209 200200 4 Barncoose Gateway Park, […]
What are synthetic opioids? Synthetic opioids are manmade opioids including Fentanyls and a class of compounds called Nitazenes. Nitazenes are a diverse group of synthetic opioids. Like fentanyl, many are far more toxic on a weight-for-weight basis than heroin. Even a small amount can be enough to kill, especially without immediate naloxone or medical attention. […]
What is it? Naloxone is a life-saving drug that reverses the effects of an opioid overdose and can help to prevent overdose deaths. Opioids are a class of drugs that include synthetic opioids such as fentanyl; pain relievers available legally by prescription, such as oxycodone (OxyContin®), hydrocodone (Vicodin®), codeine, morphine; the illegal drug heroin; and […]
What is an overdose? An overdose happens when someone takes too much of a drug (or a mix of drugs) for their body to handle. This can happen with any drug, including prescription medications. It’s important to know the signs of an overdose, which can vary depending on the drug. Always follow your prescribed dosage, […]
Xanax is by far the most well known brand name for alprazolam, but there are numerous other brand names such as Alprazolan, Alprox, Alpraz, Cassadan, Ralozam, Tafil, Trankimazin etc. Alprazolam belongs to a class of benzodiazepines called triazolobenzodiazepines and is classed as a depressant drug. Harm Reduction Advice Overdose Signs of an overdose include confusion, […]
If you need some support you can self-refer to one of the services below or go through your GP. Support Services Drugs Alcohol Other information and Support About Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Drug and Alcohol Team (CIoS DAT) Our purpose is to help deliver the national and local drug and alcohol strategies that aim […]
