TWO DRUG-related Rugby deaths in as many days have prompted a warning from police on the dangers of drugs.
Both deaths – which are not linked – are being investigated by police, but not being treated as suspicious.
On Sunday (March 27) a man in his 30s from the town centre area was pronounced dead at University Hospital Coventry. It is thought that he had taken heroin.
On Monday (March 28) a Long Lawford man, also in his 30s, died after a suspected drugs overdose involving prescription medication.
Detective Inspector Jon Belcher said: “Our thoughts and sympathies are with the families of these two men.
“I would like to stress that neither death is being treated as suspicious and they are not being linked.
“However, I would also like to remind people of the health dangers posed by taking illegal drugs, psychoactive substances – so-called ‘legal highs’ – or consuming prescription medication not in accordance with instructions for use from medical professionals.
“We work closely with our partners in Warwickshire to reduce the harm caused by drug use and I would urge drug users who are concerned and would like help, or their loved ones, to make contact with the support services available.”
The Recovery Partnership provides advice, support and treatment for adults in Coventry and Warwickshire who have been affected by alcohol or drugs. Visit www.cw-recovery.org.uk for more information.
Warwickshire Drug and Alcohol Action Team (DAAT) is a partnership with responsibility for coordinating the county’s approach to reducing harm caused by the misuse of alcohol and drugs on individuals, families and communities. Visit www.warwickshire.gov.uk/daat for more information and details of support.
Information on drug abuse is available by calling FRANK on 0300 123 6600 or by visiting their website www.talktofrank.com, which also gives details of local support services.
Anyone with information about the supply of drugs is asked to contact police on 101, or anonymously via Crimestoppers at www.crimestoppers-uk.org or on 0800 555 111.
