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https://www.drugs.ie/ Synthetic cannabinoids are a growing family of man-made chemicals that mimic the effects of THC, the main psychoactive constituent in cannabis. Like THC, they bind to the same receptors in the body. These products do not contain cannabis but are intended to produce similar, more potent effects. However, they should not be confused with cannabis.Continue reading “Synthetic Cannabinoids…”

Dublin charity says Government drugs policy not prepared for arrival of deadly synthetic opiate… Kitty Holland… Oct 20 2022 Fentanyl could be the next wave of the drugs crisis and Government drugs policy is ill-prepared for it, an expert on drug treatment has warned. Passerose Mantoy, chief executive of the Chrysalis community drug project inContinue reading “”Fentanyl could be next wave of drugs crisis in Ireland, expert warns””

 by Laoise Neylon New ”rapid build” social housing still being built on Bonham Street, overlooking Bridgefoot Park. (Photo by Naoise Naylon) On Bonham Street in the Liberties, a new eight-storey brown brick building with a zig-zag roofline overlooks Bridgefoot Street Park. But while the building looks almost finished from the front and boasts shiny new windows,Continue reading ““Rapid-Build” Social Homes Due for Completion in 2021 Delayed Until 2023””

“Are you or someone you know struggling to keep your alcohol consumption at a safe level?, Do you know what a safe level is?, Are you using alcohol to cope with your emotions and thoughts?, Would you like some non -judgemental information and advice on alcohol ?Are you sober curious?, would you like to quit alcohol orContinue reading “Alcohol Awareness…”

(Image: Leah Farrell-Grafton Street Dublin 2022) ”Homeless Accommodation in Dublin Is Full or Almost Full Most Nights, Says Council”  by Laoise Neylon Dublin Inquirer  by Laoise Neylon. Aleksandrs Gutorovics walks out the door of the Mendicity Institution, a homeless drop-in centre, with a big smile on his face. He met the Dublin Simon Community outreach team thisContinue reading “Homelessness In Dublin.”

Acupuncture for addiction can evoke a better sense of calm and well-being. The less substance abuse withdrawal symptoms you’re experiencing, the better you’re able to focus on treatment and getting better. Less withdrawal symptoms may also prevent relapse. People who try to withdraw from drugs and alcohol on their own without the help of professionals are likelyContinue reading “Can acupuncture help treat addiction?”

‘I thought I had the whole world fooled. I couldn’t control it’: Rural Ireland’s love affair with cocaine’ Cocaine use is on the rise in almost every town and village in the country and, unlike other drugs, users span all ages, and socio-economic classes. “Cocaine will probably go down in history as the drug thatContinue reading “Cocaine Use In Rural Ireland…”