[RTE News] , Bowers, Fergal Poison helpline reports 4% rise in calls in 2025. (27 Aug 2026)
External website: https://www.rte.ie/news/health/2026/0827/1589369-p...
The National Poisons Information Centre (NPIC) reported 11,455 enquiries last year, a 4% rise in calls from medical and healthcare staff and the public, its latest figures show... Last year, the centre had 237 enquiries regarding drugs of abuse, many regarding cocaine and cannabinoids. There were 13 calls regarding cannabis vapes...
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