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A group that tries to keep users of illegal drugs safe is seeing an increasing demand for help. Meanwhile, an opioid poisoning first aid course is available online, for free

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Illegal drug use in Corner Brook is on the rise, according to a coordinator who regularly hands out naloxone kits. Police are warning people about the increase of dangerous drugs which may have caused two recent deaths in the city. The Safe Works Access Program - or "SWAP" - is dedicated to trying to keep drug users safe - and it's trying to keep up with demands for its services. Jessica Rex, SWAP's manager in Corner Brook spoke with the CBC's Colleen Connors. (*At 7:39 mark*): Meanwhile, The Canadian Red Cross has a free, online first aid course available to help people respond to opioid poisoning. Kimiko Hirakida is a first aid training partner with the organization, and she spoke with Bernice Hillier.

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Illegal drug use in Corner Brook is on the rise, according to a coordinator who regularly hands out naloxone kits. Police are warning people about the increase of dangerous drugs which may have caused two recent deaths in the city. The Safe Works Access Program - or "SWAP" - is dedicated to trying to keep drug users safe - and it's trying to keep up with demands for its services. Jessica Rex, SWAP's manager in Corner Brook spoke with the CBC's Colleen Connors. (*At 7:39 mark*): Meanwhile, The Canadian Red Cross has a free, online first aid course available to help people respond to opioid poisoning. Kimiko Hirakida is a first aid training partner with the organization, and she spoke with Bernice Hillier.

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599 episodes

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