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Overdose

D4 Better Injecting To provide information that minimises the risks associated with injecting drug use in a predominantly graphic format that is accessible to those with lower levels of literacy. It includes a step-by-step guide to injecting heroin highlighting the relevant dangers at each stage.
D5 When Things Go Wrong To provide information that highlights specific risks associated with injecting drug use in a predominantly graphic format that is accessible to those with lower levels of literacy. It includes information on how to avoid and respond to problems such as abscesses, 'dirty' hits and artery damage.
D6 Overdose To provide information on overdose prevention in a predominantly graphic format that is accessible to those with lower levels of literacy. It includes: recognising overdose, the recovery position, how to get help, and advice on overdose prevention.
D7 Smoking brown To provide information for current injectors in a predominantly graphic format that is accessible to those with lower levels of literacy. It includes a step-by-step guide to smoking heroin in order to encourage injectors to switch to smoking and to prevent drug-related death by reduce the risk of overdose for those injectors returning to use following a break.
D8 Going in the Groin To provide information for current injectors in a predominantly graphic format that is accessible to those with lower levels of literacy. It is designed to deter injecting drug users from injecting in the groin, and to provide a step-by-step guide for existing femoral injectors highlighting the relevant dangers at each stage.