Bayfm's "The Plain Truth" talks about safer partying

Host Paula Sheppard says some parties happen in secluded areas and it’s important to be prepared and opiod poisoning and deaths are in the news putting it in the forefront of many minds.

The first day of summer is coming next week, kids are getting out of school and people are planning vacations and day trips. This week’s topic on Bayfm’s “The Plain Truth” with host Paula Sheppard and NL health Services guests was “Safer Partying.” Yvonne Lane is a Regional Addiction Prevention Consultant. She says safer partying looks at things from a harm reduction approach and encourages people to think ahead. Make sure someone knows where you are going, have a fully charged cell phone, and know the surroundings of where you are going)

Tara Welsh is a Mental Health Promotions Consultant. She says plans need to be made while sober since when substances are involved youre not able to make decisions as normally would. The RNC are waiting for toxicology reports on two recent sudden deaths in Corner Brook and three other people were treated for drug use. Sheppard says some parties happen in secluded areas and it’s important to be prepared and opiod poisoning and deaths are in the news putting it in the forefront of many minds. Naloxone kits are available at mental health and addictions offices, the ER at Western Memorial Regional Hospital  and at the Corner Brook Women’s Centre. People can also call 8-1-1 to find the nearest free naloxone kit.