The Government has today launched a public awareness campaign highlighting the dangers of cocaine use. This campaign is a multi-agency one and stems from the work carried out by the Drug Advisory Council, chaired by Minister Santos. 

The festive season sees an increase in cocaine use at social events and the campaign aims to inform the public on some potentially unknown dangers. 

The main points of the, 'Mix Tracks, Not Substances' campaign are: 

• When cocaine is co-consumed with alcohol a new and potentially lethal substance called cocaethylene is formed. Cocaethylene significantly increases the chance of a heart attack and/or stroke.
• Cocaine is usually mixed with other substances such as fentanyl, PCP, heroin, amphetamines and even rat poison. 

Anyone requiring further information on drugs or looking for support:
The GHA works closely with the Care Agency to provide support for people with addictions, including drugs.

There are a range of treatment options available from a supported detox at home through to a specialist residential program at Bruce’s Farm. 

There are a range of charities who provide support for individuals and their families: 

Bruce’s Farm: +350 20048444 http://drugwise.gi

Childline Gibraltar: 8008 http://www.childline.gi

Gibsams: 116123 http://www.gibsams.gi

Narcotics Anonymous: https://meetings.ukna.org/meeting/gibrqaltar-home-group 

Further information is also available at: https://www.gha.gi/public-health/drug-awareness/ Recommended website for further information on drugs: https://www.talktofrank.com/