The cluster of heroin overdoses in Dublin city could be related to potentially new sources of the illicit drug
The HSE has issued an urgent warning to heroin users following a number of overdoses in Dublin Thursday.
The HSE said they believe the cluster of overdoses in the city could be related to potentially new sources of heroin and they are monitoring the situation.This comes after reports that at least 13 people, and possibly up to 20, have been hospitalised over the last 24 hours due to a "bad batch" of heroin in Dublin city.
Professor Eamon Keenan, HSE National Clinical Lead, Addiction Services, said: “We are aware of a number of overdoses occurring in Dublin city today relating to potential new sources of heroin. “We ask that people are extra cautious during this period while we identify what may be leading to overdoses. We ask service providers to notify their service users who may be at increased risk and help support them to reduce harms during this time.
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