September 15 2009
Drug users in Swansea are being asked to sign up to be sent mobile texts on what to do if they overdose and how to reduce their addiction risks.
Messages such as "Overdose: Don't panic. Put them in the recovery position, dial 999" will be sent out.
Project director Ifor Glyn said their ultimate goal for users was complete abstinence, but the texts were a way of keeping drug users engaged with them.
But Tory AM Alun Cairns said any texts should try to get people off drugs.
The Swansea Drugs Project is asking its 700 existing users to sign up to receive the texts.
SDPFAST - the Swansea Drugs Project Free Advice Support Texts - will be free and confidential, and available to any of the users who sign up for it.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/wales/8256406.stm
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