Heroin overdose prevention campaign

Based on a reduced but steady rate of fatal heroin overdose following the heroin glut in 2000, the Victorian government is initiating a campaign to reduce fatal and non-fatal heroin related overdose.

The Department of Human Services has developed a range of messages aimed at heroin users to increase knowledge and awareness of overdose risks associated with heroin use and increase users knowledge of ways to reduce the risks.

The campaign was developed in consultation with key stakeholders in the alcohol and drug field, in particular, needle and syringe programs.

The messages have been developed as posters, wallet cards and stickers to be distributed through NSPs, primary health services and the general alcohol and drug sector over a five-month period.

The campaign is being evaluated through 10 NSPs and a survey of alcohol and drug services. The evaluation will be completed early 2007.

We are also keen for your feedback. Let us know what you think.

For further information, call Richard Adezio on (61 3) 9096 5895 or email richard.adezio@dhs.vic.gov.au.

Resources

Heroin overdose information suite 1 - tolerance

Heroin overdose information suite 2 - using alone

Heroin overdose information suite 3 - pills and heroin kill

Heroin overdose information suite 4 - purity

Heroin overdose information suite 5 - treatment

Heroin overdose prevention campaign - an overview (25kb, pdf)

Heroin overdose prevention initiative - implementation timetable (112kb, pdf)

To order print copies of these resources please email richard.adezio@dhs.vic.gov.au.

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