Naloxone

Wednesday, April 8, 2026 westonsupermare police vape childsafety hospital naloxone illegalvape investigation publichealth arrest

Police in Weston-super-Mare have issued a warning about the serious health risks associated with vapes following the hospitalisation of an 11-year-old boy in the town centre. The boy’s family remains deeply shaken after the … Read More

Wednesday, April 8, 2026 weston-super-mare police vape health investigation hospital illegal vaping emergency naloxone

An 11-year-old boy was rushed to hospital after falling ill in Weston-super-Mare town centre, prompting a police investigation into a suspected dangerous vape. Avon and Somerset Police have warned about the “significant … Read More

Thursday, October 23, 2025 somerset drugs opioids nitazenes overdose deaths harmreduction naloxone publichealth drugcrisis

In the past year, Somerset recorded over 100 deaths linked to drug poisoning, reflecting a troubling national trend of rising drug-related fatalities. New government data reveals that England and Wales saw 5,565 drug … Read More

Thursday, July 3, 2025 naloxone overdose drugs addiction publichealth salvationarmy adamdance opioids awareness prevention

Adam Dance, Member of Parliament for Yeovil, has undergone training to administer naloxone, a vital emergency antidote for opioid overdoses, as part of a campaign led by The Salvation Army to increase public access to this … Read More

Monday, June 9, 2025 plymouth drugs overdose naloxone valium police investigation harbour deaths warning

Three men have tragically died in a South West city over the weekend, with authorities suspecting that mysterious blue pills circulating on the streets may be the cause. A drug charity based in Plymouth issued a text alert to … Read More