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Nitrous Oxide

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  • Article Introduction: This engaging resource provides essential information on nitrous oxide. It breaks down the effects and risks of its use in clear, accessible language, complemented by striking visuals. It's ideal for education and raising awareness about nitrous oxide use.
  • Format: Double-sided, laminated postcard

NITROUS OXIDE

Drug awareness information about Nitrous Oxide.

  • Size

    A6 postcard

  • Pages

    2 sides

  • Price

    £0.24 each

Dec 23: Updated with new class C law change

A6, postcard style, Nitrous oxide information resource. Nitrous oxide balloon on the front and Nitrous oxide information on reverse

Nitrous Oxide information

Nitrous Oxide is becoming an increasingly popular drug in nightclubs, concerts and festivals throughout the UK.

Data from the 2017/18 Crime Survey for England and Wales, suggests that over 800,000 16 to 59 year-olds had tried Nitrous Oxide in the past year.

It is a colourless and mainly odourless gas, which produces a short-lasting euphoria as well as heightened senses and a slight feeling of disconnect from the body after being inhaled.

This double-sided, laminated, colour postcard uses easy-to-understand language to educate Nitrous Oxide users and the general public about its effects and risks.

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GHB/GBL

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  • Article Introduction: This double-sided, postcard style resource will help raise awareness of the risks associated with GHB/GBL use.
  • Format: A6, double-sided laminated postcard

GHB/GBL

GHB/GBL substance misuse awareness information card, containing essential information on the risks associated with its use.

GHB/GBL information resource. GHB bottle on front and GHB information on reverse

GHB/GBL is a clear, odourless liquid with a slightly salty, chemical taste. It comes in small bottles and capsules, and is commonly known as G, Gina, Liquid E and Liquid ecstasy. GHB/GBL use is common on the UK club scene.

This double-sided, A6 postcard-style resource will help raise awareness of the risks associated with its use.

It contains up-to-date information about the following:

  • What it is
  • How it makes you feel
  • The law
  • The risks
  • Date Rape
  • Overdose

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Spice (Synthetic cannabinoids) harm-reduction booklet

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  • Article Introduction: This Spice booklet will help users, health professionals and the public at large understand more about Spice.
  • Format: 8-page, A6 booklet

SPICE HARM REDUCTION BOOKLET

This harm-reduction booklet will help anyone who uses the drug known as spice, or just wants to know more, to understand the risks and how to minimise them.

  • Size

    A6

  • Pages

    8

  • Price

    £0.42 each

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This harm-reduction booklet is about spice, a mixture of chemicals called synthetic cannabinoid receptor agonists (SCRAs) and chopped-up leaves and herbs.

It’s usually smoked and the effects mimic cannabis. There are hundreds of different SCRAs, and they vary in strength and toxicity.

The prevalence of spice is difficult to estimate, but spice-related visits to A&E suggest its use is increasing. In 2018, in England, there were over 30,000 visits to hospital related to synthetic cannabinoid use.

A study published in the journal ‘Addiction’ in 2017 found that people who used synthetic cannabinoids were more likely to have mental health problems and experience adverse health issues.

The effects of spice are felt in seconds, peaking in half an hour and lasting a few hours. Users can feel euphoric, relaxed and drowsy. Spice has several harmful effects too, including anxiety, paranoia, seizures, psychosis, and, in some cases, can result in overdose and death.

Research conducted by Middlesex University’s Drug and Alcohol Research Centre claims synthetic cannabinoids were involved in nearly half of male prisoner deaths in England and Wales between 2015 and 2020.

This resource includes the following information:

An introduction to spice:

  • understand what spice is
  • how it's made
  • discover the wide variety of SCRAs
  • strength and toxicity

Its effects and health issues:

  • how spice makes you feel, including euphoric, relaxad, and drowsy
  • the harmful effects of spice, such as anxiety, paranoia, seizures, psychosis, and the potential for overdose
  • the link between synthetic cannabinoids and mental health

Unpredictable nature and risks:

  • how to recognise the unpredictable nature of spice and its potential risks
  • learn how to identify warning signs of overdose and addiction
  • understand the symtoms of withdrawal and tolerance
  • discover practical harm-reduction strategies that include dosage, using in the company of others, prioritising mental health, and seeking professional support

Emergency situations:

  • how to respond to distressing behaviour
  • recognise symptoms that require immediate medical attention

This resource is an important guide for people who use spice, consider using it, or have concerns about someone affected by spice. It provides clear and concise information about the associated risks and offers practical advice on reducing them.



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NRG1

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  • Article Introduction: This resource provides information and awareness about NRG1(Naphyrone). It includes the most current advice on the risks and how to reduce them.
  • Format: 6-page square leaflet

NRG1

This substance misuse resource provides information and awareness around NRG1 (Naphyrone). It includes the most current advice on the risks and how to reduce them.

  • Size

    100mm

  • Pages

    6

  • Price

    £0.35 each

NRG1(Naphyrone) information resource leaflet

NRG1 (Naphyrone) is a stimulant drug closely related to the cathinone family, which includes mephedrone.

The effects of NRG1 are similar to other stimulants, such as ecstasy (MDMA) and cocaine. People may use the drug on purpose as a substitute for these or may mistakenly think they are these drugs. However, the potency and effects are different, which can be dangerous.

This leaflet provides information on:

  • how NRG1 is used, including how snorting and bombing alters the effects
  • what it is
  • the effects
  • the law
  • the most current advice on the risks and advice on how to reduce them

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Reduce the risks of using MONKEY DUST

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  • Article Introduction: This leaflet is designed for anyone who uses or is considering using MDPV.
  • Format: 6-page square leaflet

MDPV

(Monkey Dust)

This leaflet is suitable for anyone who uses or is considering using MDPV.

  • Size

    100mm x 100mm

  • Pages

    6

  • Price

    £0.35 each

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This harm-reduction leaflet will help anyone who uses or is considering using Naphyrone/MDPV (monkey dust)

Previously a so-called legal high, now a class B drug, MDPV (methylenedioxypyrovalerone), has similar effects to other stimulants such as ecstasy (MDMA) and cocaine. People may use the drug on purpose as a substitute for these or may mistakenly think it’s MDMA.

However, the potency and effects are different and can cause problems. This leaflet provides information and harm reduction advice about:

  • active ingredients and potency

  • physical and mental health issues
  • dependency
  • methods of use
  • how to identify any problems you may have

  • practical advice and information on how to reduce the harm from using MDPV

  • legal status

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Mephedrone information leaflet

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  • Article Introduction: Despite becoming a class B drug Mephedrone is still widely used. This leaflet provides health information and harm reduction advice.
  • Format: 6-page, double-sided leaflet

MEPHEDRONE

Despite becoming a class B drug Mephedrone is still widely used. This leaflet provides health information and harm reduction advice.

  • Size

    100 X 100 mm

  • Pages

    Six page

  • Price

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Mephedrone

Despite becoming a class B drug Mephedrone is still widely used. This leaflet provides health information and harm reduction advice.

It is written and designed for people of all ages who need to know more about Mephedrone

This leaflet provides information on:

  • how mephedrone is used, including how snorting and bombing alters the effects
  • what it is
  • the effects
  • the law
  • the most current advice on the risks and advice on how to reduce them

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Mexxy (methoxetamine - MXE)

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  • Article Introduction: METHOXETAMINE - AKA: Mexxie, MXE, MKet - is a drug with similar effects to ketamine. The information in this leaflet will help users reduce the risks.
  • Format: 6-page, double-sided leaflet

MEXXY - methoxetamine (MXE)

METHOXETAMINE - AKA: Mexxie, MXE, MKet - is a drug with similar effects to ketamine. It was produced as a legal alternative, until it was made illegal in February 2013. The information in this leaflet will help users reduce the risks.

  • Size

    100mm

  • Pages

    6

  • Price

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MEXXY METHOXETAMINE drug information leaflet

METHOXETAMINE - AKA: Mexxie, MXE, MKet - is a dissociative drug similar to ketamine. Dissociatives are similar to psychedelics. They can cause hallucinations and other changes in thoughts, emotions and consciousness.

This leaflet includes:

  • what it is
  • how mexxy is used
  • the effects
  • the law
  • the most current advice on the risks and advice on how to reduce them

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