The HSE says it is concerned about use of the drug Hexahydrocannabinol (HHC) among young people.
It is currently being sold legally in vape shops and health officials have warned there are adverse health effects associated with the drug.
The HSE is monitoring usage levels of HHC and providing information to the department of health so it can look at the legislation around HCC. ‘’The drug checking programme allows us to monitor the market to see what drugs are circulating and tailor our harm reduction messages in the broader sense around high potency drugs which are more likely to cause mental, physical and psychological problems,’’ said Professor Eamon Keenan, HSE Clinical Lead, Addiction Services.
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