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# chemsex - Saturday 4 January, 2020
'GHB is a killer, I know of eight men who died after taking it' Exclusive
Concerns have also been raised about people being sexually assaulted while taking drugs such as GHB.
# chemsex - Friday 15 November, 2019
One-quarter of men who use 'chemsex drugs' don't use them for purposes of sex
A new study examines chemsex in Ireland and parts of the UK.
# chemsex - Thursday 3 October, 2019
Nine in 10 gay and bisexual men living with HIV are on treatment and cannot transmit the virus
Men living in Ireland are more likely to take drugs than their European counterparts, according to a new survey.
# chemsex - Monday 23 September, 2019
FactFind: '1ml is euphoric, 2ml and you go under': Number of G overdoses increases by 75%
People can buy a hit of the highly addictive drug for as little as €1.
# chemsex - Friday 20 September, 2019
The Explainer: Why is chemsex in the news in Ireland and the UK?
We look at what chemsex is, and the role the drugs GHB and crystal meth play in it.
# chemsex - Saturday 14 September, 2019
'Passing out is very, very common': 55% jump in referrals to G detox clinic amid growing sexual assault fears Exclusive
Chemsex is becoming more common in Ireland, leading to concerns about health risks and an increase in sexual assaults.
# chemsex - Tuesday 2 April, 2019
Messages highlighting dangers of drug use during sex need to target wider audience
Researchers say the messages should not only focus on gay and bisexual men.
# chemsex - Wednesday 20 March, 2019
Four members of London crime group convicted over supplying drugs linked to chemsex
The Met Police led an investigation into the Brazilian gang for five months between March and July 2018.
# chemsex - Sunday 23 December, 2018
'People are replacing it with crystal meth or 2 litres of vodka a day': G detoxification referrals jump by 4,600% Exclusive
The use of GHB, a highly addictive drug, is on the rise in Ireland.
# chemsex - Wednesday 12 December, 2018
At least 15 chemsex drug overdoses in Irish hospitals as over 100 seek detox treatment Exclusive
Over 100 people have attended hospital for GHB detoxification programmes.
# chemsex - Tuesday 4 December, 2018
Chemsex: How dangerous party drugs are sourced and stored in Ireland
The drug G, sometimes referred to as liquid ecstasy, is becoming increasingly popular.
# chemsex - Saturday 27 October, 2018
Concerns growing about the number of underage boys being abused in Dublin brothels
A number of suspected brothels have been raided by gardaí in the last year.
# chemsex - Wednesday 12 September, 2018
How one drug can make sex euphoric, but also destroy lives
G is highly addictive and its use in Ireland is becoming more common.
# chemsex - Saturday 22 July, 2017
Synthetic seventh heaven: London and Paris deal with the perils of chemsex
Associated problems include overdoses and addiction.
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Poll: Is it fair to ask politicians about their own personal drug use?
TAOISEACH LEO VARADKAR and Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin went head-to-head in the first live televised election debate last night where a range of issues from healthcare to housing were discussed.
One moment that set people talking was towards the end of the debate when presenter Pat Kenny asked each of the candidates if they have ever used illegal drugs.
While Martin instantly replied that he has never taken illegal drugs, Varadkar said he already answered this question in an interview several years ago. After he was pressed for an answer from Kenny and Martin, Varadkar admitted he had used illegal drugs but said it was “obviously a long time ago.”
Speaking on the Tonight Show after the debate, Fr Peter McVerry dismissed it as a pointless question, adding that only people buying drugs regularly should have to account for their moral decision.
It is clear that a wider debate is to be had around personal drug use and how much of this should be shared by those running for elected office.
So today we’re asking you: Is it fair to ask politicians about their own personal drug use?
Poll Results:
Yes (7422)
No (5167)
I'm not sure (593)
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