NewsLiverpool NewsSt HelensThe alarm was sounded after a series of reported incidents10:14, 05 Jul 2026A warning has been issued after a number of people reportedly collapsed in a Merseyside town. National addiction support service Change Grow Live sounded the alarm after a series of reported incidents in St Helens.‌The charity said the incidents are believed to be linked to the synthetic cannabinoid drug ‘spice’, which is circulating in the area.‌In a statement, the charity said: “We have had reports of a number of people overdosing/collapsing with what we believe has been linked to SPICE which is circulating in the area.”‌The statement continued: “Reach out to us if you require any further support or advice. Look after each other.”Spice is a street name for a herbal smoking mixture conta