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[irishcentral.com] , O'Shea, Kerry Crystal Meth drug set to wreak havoc in Ireland say experts there. (21 Apr 2012)

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Crystal Meth is quickly becoming Ireland’s newest problem drug. The drug’s use, considered the most addictive and most dangerous, is soaring throughout the country as both gardai and health counsellors attempt to squash its growth.

The Irish Sunday Mirror reports on the terrifying new statistics regarding Crystal Meth in Ireland. Experienced drug worker Father Peter McVerry said to the Irish newspaper that “Crystal meth has destroyed whole communities in America, and it about to do the same here.”

Fr McVerry went on to refer to crystal meth as the “drug of choice” in Ireland now, pointing to the fact that it’s relatively cheap and easy to get. Reportedly increasing sexual arousal, the drug is becoming popular in the club scene....


Item Type
News
Publication Type
Irish-related
Drug Type
CNS stimulants
Intervention Type
Prevention, Harm reduction
Date
21 April 2012
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