The addiction and homeless services charity has called for more rehabilitation spaces and more aftercare services
Merchants Quay Ireland has called for improved access to quality drug treatment ahead of International Overdose Awareness Day this Saturday.
READ MORE: Prisoners hand over drugs after fellow lag dies and four more overdose on new lethal substance Almost six in 10 involved benzodiazepines and many of them had more than one type of benzodiazepine, three in 10 involved cocaine, and two in 10 involved alcohol . CEO at Merchants Quay Ireland Eddie Mullins said: “While the opening of the Medically Supervised Injection Facility this year will play a part in saving lives, it is essential to expand the current capacity of detox and rehabilitation spaces in Ireland.
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