# designer drugs

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Synthetic drugs: How new highs are infiltrating the Irish market

Irish people are some of the biggest consumers of synthetic drugs in Europe.

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Jan 21st 2017, 7:20 AM

Four young people in hospital after taking psychoactive drug at Cork house party

At least four people are being treated with one thought to in a critical condition.

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Jan 19th 2016, 10:44 PM

New mind-altering drugs being detected at a rate of two PER WEEK

The substances are often produced in bulk by chemical companies – before being shipped to Europe by air freight, packaged and sold to consumers.

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Mar 15th 2015, 7:45 AM

Gardaí arrest eight in Dublin after seizing €17,000 in 'bath salts' ingredient

Seven people were arrested, including two teenagers.

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Sep 30th 2014, 12:00 PM

'Designer drugs' being sold as 'bath salts' and 'spice' causing concern

UN concerned about pyschoactive substances being sold online – authorities can’t keep up with upsurge in use.

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Jun 26th 2013, 9:45 PM

Rise in 'designer drugs' poses serious health risk: UN report

The report from the International Narcotics Control Board said Europe alone almost one new substance is appearing every week.

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Mar 6th 2013, 7:30 AM