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Inclusion in partnership with SUN Network are runing free training courses in dual diagnosis & drug and alcohol wellbeing, available to delegates who have contact with service users: http://www.cambsdaat.org/…/new-training -dates-dual-diagnos…/

A great job opportunity at Inclusion. More information here: https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/…/0991367d12206 4c7a1b985b9b3cca21d/…

Amongst today's awful news, a story of hope and shared experiences http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-400008 43

**DRUG ALERT PETERBOROUGH** There appears to be a bad batch of heroin in Peterborough giving users unexpected effects and causing overdose. Please be alert and call 999 if you are worried about yourself or a friend

**DRUG ALERT** Colleagues in Suffolk have alerted us to heroin that has been mixed with fentanyl or carfentanyl, both unusually potent synthetic opioids, being added by dealers.
Even very small amounts of these highly potent synthetic opioids can cause severe or even fatal toxicity.
Please be alert to the increased possibility of overdose arising from heroin cut with these synthetic opioids, be able to recognise possible symptoms of overdose and respond appropriately. Call 999 if you experience any unusual symptoms and look out for your friends.

We are consulting on the proposed changes to Saturday opening times for substance misuse treatment services in Cambridgeshire. We welcome your responses, especially if you or someone you know may be affected: http://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/RMZHX/

ALERT: We have been notified of a recent case of Invasive Group A Streptococcal (IGAS) infection in Cambridge City. iGAS infection is a serious infection, the homeless and people who inject drugs are most vunerable. Be aware of the symptoms and what you can do to prevent it.

New Hep C treatments are available. Get tested! www.easternliver.net

There have been some recent cases of Streptococcal infection in the East of England. Homeless and injecting clients are most at risk, look out for the signs and symptoms below:

DRUG ALERT: Suffolk Police have had at least five reports of adverse reactions from injecting heroin in Suffolk and these incidents appear to be linked.
Users report that the effects from smoking appear to be normal, but when injected the situation rapidly develops to unconsciousness requiring ambulance attendance, CPR and hospital admission in some cases.
Suffolk Constabulary is actively seeking information on the source of this particular batch of heroin and would urge users to smoke rather than inject.

Check out this informative infographic from the British Medical Journal on NPS (Novel Psychoactive Substances). A useful awareness tool that identifies usage, effects and risks.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-38992373

This 'Krokodil' certainly doesn't rock!
Krokodil is the street name for a substance made from, amongst other things, lighter fuel, iodine and red phosphorus
• It is often impure and contaminated with toxic and corrosive products... • skin creases where injected – hence the name Krokodil (crocodile) • It makes a person extremely violent and agitated • It takes at least 3 hours before any legal medication will work to counter its effects • it can cause limbs to fall off and users can expect a one year life expectancy.
We have some very nasty photos we could show you but we'd probably get shut down by FB so just trust us, this is one you definitely need to avoid.
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