There'll be teams of HSE trained volunteers at a number of festivals this year who will be available to talk about drug trends and harm-reduction practices with attendees.
HSE teams are targeting three music festivals this summer to spread harm reduction advice to drug users amid “very worrying trends” at the drugs in circulation.
The first event is the Life dance music festival in Westmeath this weekend, followed by Indiependence in Cork, in July and a third event, yet to be determined, later in the summer.
HSE bosses are particularly concerned at new synthetic stimulants , which are being sold as ecstasy to unsuspecting users – and cannabis herb or edibles being laced with synthetic cannabinoids.
Volunteers will be on hand at the festivals to talk about drug trends and harm-reduction practices with attendees, while also supporting people in cases of drug emergencies.
Teams will be at information tents, while outreach teams will also offer advice to drug users in campsites and music arenas.
New booklets will also provide information to people who use drugs about drug emergencies, trends and practical steps to reduce the harms.
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