First-time offenders to be referred to HSE when found in possession of drugs for personal use

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This approach as part of new government reforms will aim on connecting people who use drugs with health services and support them on their path to recovery.

File photo Image: Shutterstock/Syda Productions File photo Image: Shutterstock/Syda Productions THE GOVERNMENT IS set to announce reforms to the possession of drugs for personal use, where a person found with drugs will be referred by gardaí to the HSE for a health screening in the first instance.

This approach will aim on connecting people who use drugs with health services and support them on their path to recovery.

 

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