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Sunday 25 October 2020
Olivia suffered from drug addiction for 30 years, but one drug in particular affected her like no other.
The drug has been making headlines after more overdoses last weekend and a high-profile rape case.
Concerns have also been raised about people being sexually assaulted while taking drugs such as GHB.
A new study examines chemsex in Ireland and parts of the UK.
Men living in Ireland are more likely to take drugs than their European counterparts, according to a new survey.
People can buy a hit of the highly addictive drug for as little as €1.
We look at what chemsex is, and the role the drugs GHB and crystal meth play in it.
Chemsex is becoming more common in Ireland, leading to concerns about health risks and an increase in sexual assaults.
Researchers say the messages should not only focus on gay and bisexual men.
The Met Police led an investigation into the Brazilian gang for five months between March and July 2018.
The use of GHB, a highly addictive drug, is on the rise in Ireland.
Over 100 people have attended hospital for GHB detoxification programmes.
The drug G, sometimes referred to as liquid ecstasy, is becoming increasingly popular.
A number of suspected brothels have been raided by gardaí in the last year.
G is highly addictive and its use in Ireland is becoming more common.
Associated problems include overdoses and addiction.
WE’RE LESS THAN a week out from the scariest night of the year.
Halloween will look somewhat different this year but there’s nothing stopping us breaking out the box of decorations, throwing on a witch’s hat and doing up the outside of the house.
Cobwebs, ghouls and goblins, a scary pumpkin, there’s plenty of inspiration around at the moment as more and more people gear up for the 31st.
This morning, we want to know: Have you decorated your house for Halloween?
Poll Results:
Share your story: voices@thejournal.ie
Richard Nairns details some of what he discovered when he moved to Ned’s Wood in Co Wicklow.
A couple of afternoon showers
Max: 11 °C
Min: 7 °C
Winds subsiding with a couple of showers
Max: 12 °C
Min: 5 °C
Clouds breaking, rain ending; breezy
Max: 11 °C
Min: 6 °C
