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We're Ireland's national drug information source. Follow us here for updates on our first drug monitoring project in Ireland #ReduceTheHarms #IfYouGoGoSlow
Dublin, Ireland
Joined May 2010
This morning we’re at @AnaLiffey with health officials from Norway to discuss the emergence of #Nitazenes in Ireland. It is important for us to highlight their work during the first outbreak to recognise the important role frontline services have to detect and rapidly respond
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RT @ColmBurkeTD: Today I visited Ireland’s first supervised injecting facility in @MerchantsQuayIR and presented them with a copy of the li…
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Since opening on 22 December 2024 up to 15 January 2025, there have been more than 300 visits by a total of 108 people to the Merchants Quay Ireland facility #ReducingHarm
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Today the licence for the operation of Ireland’s first Medically Supervised Injection Facility is presented to @MerchantsQuayIR These facilities have proven benefits directly to the user community and wider society. Find out about the Irish pilot
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Do you use benzodiazepines without a prescription? Packs could look legitimate but are counterfeit. Different packets have been found to contain different drugs such as new benzodiazepines or opioids. Talk to a local service, mind yourself and others
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The MDMA market has changed. Through our 'Back of House' drug checking, we found that MDMA pills, powders and crystals contain more MDMA than before. This increases the risk of drug emergencies. Be in the know:
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It's safer not to use drugs this #NewYearsEve If you plan to use, look after yourself and care for others. Be in the know of trends before you go and read our #HarmReduction information. Know the signs and don't be afraid to get help. #ReduceTheHarms
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RT @WeAreTheLoopUK: 📣 In 2024 The Loop tested 643 pills, obtained from across UK event- & community-based testing. What did we learn? >95%…
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We all have a role in creating safer nightlife. Be a bystander wherever you are. Look out for yourself and others. Find harm reduction information and our booklet with tips on being a bystander here:
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If there is a drug emergency, it's important not to panic. You can provide help by staying calm, supporting the person, calling 999 or 112, and staying with them until help arrives.
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Listen to HSE Clinical Lead for Addiction Services Prof Eamon Keenan and Eddie Mullins from @MerchantsQuayIR talk to @RTERadio1 Claire Byrne about Ireland’s first supervised injection centre opening soon on @HSE_SI
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Blister packets can't guarantee the contents or potency of drugs. Products can vary from time to time. New benzodiazepines could appear without you knowing. See our information on new types of benzodiazepines and download our poster from
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RT @ClubHconference: Confirmed speakers. More invited speakers to be confirmed. @ZaraQuigg @markabellis @FMeasham @…
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RT @cldatf: Delighted to present @hrbireland #nationaldrugforum24 today. Showcasing our Early Warning Emerging Trends Group led by @Mercyco…
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Vicki Craik @P_H_S_Official presents on the development of RADAR which was developed after an increase in drug-related deaths in Scotland. Through this system they have access to interesting real time data from ambulance, police and hospitals to capture drug harms regularly
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Rachel Christie @EUDrugsAgency discusses the agencies new mandate, the role of the lab network & new trends. While the emergence of new psychoactive drugs has slowed down, the market continues to evolve and become more complex, with 35 new drugs identified in Europe this year
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Prof Eamon Keenan presents on HSE Emerging Trends Projects & progress in this area over the past few years to develop new methods, Early Warning infrastructure and to reach new groups. The recent emergence of nitazenes locally show the need for further improvements in this area.
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RT @nickikilleen: Thank you to The Centre for Forensic Science Research & Education for the opportunity to contribute to the 2024 Novel Syn…
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Today we’re at the #NationalDrugsForum24 which focuses on emerging drug trends. It’s an important time to discuss our preparedness for future market changes and great to hear that this will be a focus at a policy level.
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