Motiv8 Addiction Services have reached out to the public following the two near fatal heroin overdoses last night.
Police and Manx Care issued urgent advice after the incidents, saying the two individuals survived only thanks to medical intervention.
In a joint statement, Manx Care and the Police said: “If you have recently purchased this drug and have not taken it, we strongly advise that you dispose of the drug appropriately and safely.”
The charity echoes through advice in that if you suspect that you or someone you know may have taken an accidental overdose to call 999 for medical help immediately.
It says ‘If you have purchased heroin recently we urge you to not take it and to dispose of it safely’.
Heroin warning
Motiv8 are available from 9am until 5pm if you would like to talk confidentially with one of the team, the number is free to call and it’s 0808 1624 627.
It is not an emergency service, in the event of an emergency such as an overdose it’s 999.
If you carry Naloxone, make sure you have it with you and if you think someone you are with has taken an overdose administer it immediately, and call 999.
Naloxone is a life saving drug in an opioid overdose situation and you can get a free kit from the charity, just drop it a message or call freephone 0808 1624 627 and it can arrange for you to come in.
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