[newstalk.com] , Wilson, James Fear ‘cocaine kits’ sold in Dublin shops will ‘encourage’ young to try drugs. [Audio]. (08 Sep 2025)
External website: https://www.newstalk.com/news/cocaine-2192993
A former Garda has urged the Government to quickly ban shops from selling so-called ‘cocaine kits’ in order to prevent them “encouraging” young people to take drugs.
The kits are being legally sold in Dublin and contain a mirror, razor blade, snorting tube, vial and metal spoon - all of which are designed to make the highly addictive drug easier to consume. On Lunchtime Live, former drugs Garda Christy said he was “astonished and astounded” to hear the kits are available..... [16 minutes]
E Concepts in biomedical areas > Route of administration > Smoke, vape, inhalation
MP-MR Policy, planning, economics, work and social services > Substance industry, trade or business
T Demographic characteristics > Adolescent / youth (teenager / young person)
T Demographic characteristics > Young adult
VA Geographic area > Europe > Ireland
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