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‘You Can Save a Life’ Powerful New Campaign To Prevent Drug Deaths

Written on April 3, 2025. Posted in General.

New Vision Bradford has launched a groundbreaking campaign to increase the number of people carrying naloxone, a life-saving medication that reverses opioid overdoses. At the heart of the ‘You Can Save a Life’ campaign is a stunning new film that illustrates the power of naloxone to prevent deaths. The film aims to challenge misconceptions, raise awareness, and inspire individuals to carry a naloxone kit – potentially saving lives in their communities.

Peer-to-Peer Distribution of Naloxone: Technical Briefing

Written on September 15, 2023. Posted in General, Resources.

EuroNPUD have released their Technical Briefing on Peer to Peer Naloxone which includes information, case studies and guidance on developing Peer2Peer models of naloxone distribution.

Naloxone Lego Images

Written on June 6, 2022. Posted in General, Updates.

A series of naloxone focused images made with lego have started doing the rounds on social media. They have been created by Thomas Valentine a 999 call operator based in Scotland.

Barod Naloxone Delivery Service

Written on December 2, 2021. Posted in General, Resources.

The Welsh drug support service Barod have started a naloxone delivery service for anyone based in Wales allowing easier access to thelife saving medication that can temporarily reverse the effects of an opioid overdose, including those related to heroin, methadone, morphine, buprenorphine and codeine.

Overdose Prevention Programming: Education and Naloxone Distribution – Practical Guide

Written on April 9, 2021. Posted in General.

A guide to overdose prevention and education using naloxone, while the content is focused on North American services the content is still of use to those of us working in the UK.

Test your knowledge: new online questionnaire on overdose and take-home naloxone

Written on August 31, 2020. Posted in General, Resources.

The EMCDDA has launched a new online knowledge questionnaire on overdose and take-home naloxone aimed at potential bystanders of overdose, but also at a wider interested public. The main aim of the questionnaire is to refresh respondents’ knowledge on opioids, overdose risks and the role of take-home naloxone as part of the overall response to overdose deaths.