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Increase in ‘sudden collapse’ heroin overdoses - DNG Online Limited

Summary by DnG24
AN ALERT has been raised over recent heroin use (smoked or injected) which has led to serious harm and death in Dumfries and Galloway. Although not yet confirmed by testing locally, the presence of synthetic opioids and/or animal tranquilisers, as well as other combinations of substances has been found in the drug supply in Scotland. Experts say the current opioid supply in Scotland can be described as ‘unpredictable and high risk’ and that some…
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DnG24 broke the news in on Thursday, July 24, 2025.
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