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Police in Dundee who are trialling the use of Naloxone have already used it to save someone overdosing on drugs.
A pilot scheme has been launched in three council areas across Scotland, with Dundee officers given the option to carry the nasal spray, which reverses the effects of an overdose from opiate drugs such as heroin.
The scheme began three weeks ago in Dundee, and is voluntary during the pilot, with officers asked to make their decision having completed a training course. Since then at least one person overdosing on drugs has been given Naloxone by an officer in Dundee.
Scottish police officers use Naloxone spray on overdose patient for first time
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Glasgow police save drug users life after Naloxone training
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Coronavirus Ayrshire: Today s Public Health Scotland infection rate data announced
The figures are published on the first anniversary of the first COVID-19 case in the region.
20:21, 4 MAR 2021
Updated
Testing for COVID-19 is continuing on a daily basis (Image: Getty Images)
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