World Drug Day, or International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, takes place on 26th June 2023. It’s a global event organised by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) and has been running since 1987. Designed to strengthen action and...
People who smoke cannabis or consume cannabis edibles on a daily basis are a third more likely to develop coronary artery disease (CAD), a new study has revealed. The study, performed by researchers at The American College of Cardiology, is one of the largest of its...
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has issued a fresh warning over ecstasy use, following reports of ‘super-strength’ MDMA sweeping Europe. According to an update published on the HSE’s drug information service, drugs.ie, rising numbers of MDMA-related hospital...
Gardai will be out in force on Ireland’s roads this Christmas, with a new drug testing device designed to deliver rapid results during roadside drug tests. The pocket-sized Securetec DrugWipe® 6s device has been introduced by the Medical Bureau of Road Safety (MBRS)...
A new study has revealed a dangerous trend in users injecting synthetic substances along with other drugs such as heroin, raising new concerns around addiction and the associated health risks. The study, titled Syringe Analysis Pilot Project, was conducted in...
Legally instructed drug tests remain a fundamental part of family court proceedings, especially in instances where the safety of a child is paramount. Once hair, nail, urine, and/or oral fluid samples have been collected by a trained clinician under chain of custody...
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