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Concerns over dangerous drugs at festivals

A new report is warning that festival drugs in Ireland could contain dangerous synthetic opioids...

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06.40 24 Jul 2026


Concerns over dangerous drugs at festivals


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06.40 24 Jul 2026


A new report is warning that festival drugs in Ireland could contain dangerous synthetic opioids known as nitazenes. They can be hundreds of times stronger than heroin and linked to fatal overdoses 

To discuss the risks was Nicki Killeen, Project Manager for Emerging Drug Trends with the HSE.


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