[RTE News] , Kenny, Aisling 169 young people sought treatment for HHC drug in last 18 months - Health Research Board. (30 Jun 2025)
External website: https://www.rte.ie/news/2025/0630/1520934-health-r...
Since the beginning of last year, 169 young people have sought treatment for problems with Hexahydrocannabinol (HHC), a drug contained in some vapes and edibles, figures from the Health Research Board show. The substance is available for sale in vape shops across the country...
[Also, HSE responds to HHC fears Today with Claire Byrne with Professor Eamon Keenan, HSE’s National Clinical Lead on Addiction Services - 11 minute audio from RTE radio interview]
B Substances > New (novel) psychoactive substances > Synthetic cannabinoids (Spice / K2 / OXIZID / HHC)
J Health care, prevention, harm reduction and treatment > Treatment and maintenance > Treatment factors
T Demographic characteristics > Adolescent / youth (teenager / young person)
T Demographic characteristics > Young adult
VA Geographic area > Europe > Ireland
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