Drug related deaths
Drug related deaths are increasing across all areas of Scotland including Aberdeen. Our overall strategy is to reduce the number of people using harmful substances in the long term. In the short term there are lots of immediate things that can be done to reduce the risk of someone dying.
Naloxone
What is Naloxone
Naloxone is a medication that quickly reverses the effects of an overdose from opioids. Opioids are drugs such as codeine, morphine, heroin, methadone or fentanyl. There are two types of naloxone available in Grampian. Prenoxad is given by injection into a big muscle such as the thigh. Nyxoid is sprayed up the nose.
How to access a Naloxone kit
Naloxone is available to anyone who might have or witness an overdose. Naloxone is free.
Grampian Naloxone Services to find out where your nearest naloxone supplier is located. You can find information on your nearest needle exchange or drug service using the following links
Order take-home Naloxone
Complete the form via the button below if you would like a Naloxone kit posted to your home address. The kit will arrive in plain packaging and will not be identifiable. Free online training is also available.
More information on Naloxone can be found on the NHS website.