Information provided by frontline services is important and can help to quickly identify trends of concern that may require monitoring at a national level. To improve information gathering in this area, the HSE National Social Inclusion Office and National Voluntary Drug and Alcohol Sector (NVDAS) will collaborate to improve drug monitoring and emerging drug trend responses in Ireland on an on-going basis.

In Quarter 1 of 2022, a survey was shared with services within the NVDAS network through Merchants Quay Ireland to capture drug market trends relating specifically to cannabinoid products (Hash, weed, edibles, vape, synthetic cannabinoids etc). 23 services completed the survey with the majority being Dublin based (69.57%)....