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[Irish Examiner] , O'Reilly, Alison HSE warns about unpredictable effects of 'sophisticated-looking party drug' spreading around Irish cities. (09 Oct 2026)

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The brightly coloured powder being sold as 'pink cocaine' is a synthetic drug fused with MDMA and ketamine, but users may have little idea what they are actually taking, according to support services...

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See also, Irish Medical Times - New potent form of benzodiazepine linked to number of recent overdoses.

Item Type

News

Publication Type

Irish-related

Drug Type

CNS stimulants, New psychoactive substance

Intervention Type

Harm reduction

Source

Irish Examiner