The NSW Users & AIDS Association

The Internation Network of People Who User Drugs have put out an alert with guiding documents  following the recent case of a heroin user in Oxford, UK being hospitalized, subsequent to injecting heroin contaminated with anthrax. INPUD calls for people to

"Please try to circulate this information as widely as possible amongst your networks and in local services. Since the bulk of the cases were reported there have been more incidences in the UK but we are unaware of further cases in mainland Europe. This new guidance document has been developed from the publication- INPUD Anthrax Alert for Heroin Users".

 Warning contains graphic images.

 INPUD has produced some important guidance regarding the recent anthrax outbreaks among Heroin users in Europe, clicks on the following link to view, download and print the documents, and please distribute widely:

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More anthrax info from INPUD

Early recognition and treatment is essential to prevent life threatening infections.

The National Drug & Alcohol Research Centre (NDARC) have a survey asking young people what they think about drugs & alcohol. The research is to be considered by the Prime Minister.

Aimed at 16-25 year olds, the survey can be found here: www.youthdrugsurvey.com.au

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