A synthetic drug mixture sold as "pink cocaine" is spreading in Irish cities, according to health services. The brightly colored powder contains both MDMA and ketamine, combining two illicit substances. Users may not know the exact composition they are consuming.
Support services report increasing cases of people unknowingly ingesting the mixture. The drug is being sold in brightly colored powder form, often mistaken for other substances. Health officials warn of unpredictable effects due to the combination of chemicals.
The Health Service Executive (HSE) has issued warnings about the risks associated with the drug. The mixture is believed to be more potent than individual substances. There is no official data on the number of users or incidents yet.
This follows a rise in the availability of synthetic drugs in urban areas. The HSE has urged people to avoid purchasing or using such substances. The situation highlights growing concerns over drug use in Ireland.
The spread of the drug has raised questions about law enforcement and public health strategies. Authorities are working to identify and track the source of the substance. The HSE continues to monitor the situation closely.
