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Drug overdose

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Availability of cocaine leading to more hospitalisations - Health Research Board

Availability of cocaine leading to more hospitalisations - Health Research Board

Thu, 17 Jul, 2025

The Health Research Board lists a range of indicators that point to a worsening problem.

Ten inmates treated for suspected drug overdoses at Portlaoise Prison

Ten inmates treated for suspected drug overdoses at Portlaoise Prison

Tue, 13 Aug, 2024

The Irish Prison Service said it is working closely with the HSE and has secured extra naloxone kits

Need for Fire brigade to respond to drug overdoses has become 'critical'

Need for Fire brigade to respond to drug overdoses has become 'critical'

Thu, 09 May, 2024

Fire crew members will now be able to administer naloxone to someone who has overdosed on opioid drugs.Fire crew members will now be able to administer naloxone to someone who has overdosed on opioid drugs.

HSE issues warning to heroin users following cluster of overdoses in Dublin

Nitazene found in heroin sample as overdose cases rise to 54

Sun, 12 Nov, 2023

A second sample of heroin associated with overdose clusters in Dublin has been found to include traces of nitazene

HSE issues warning to heroin users following cluster of overdoses in Dublin

HSE issues warning to heroin users following cluster of overdoses in Dublin

Thu, 09 Nov, 2023

If drug users notice they are becoming unwell, they should look out for the signs of overdoes and seek medical help immediately