In 2024, health services reported that 25% of tested ecstasy pills contained over 200 mg of MDMA, significantly raising the risk of overdose. Increased drug potency and market changes have led to heightened risks for users. HSE National Clinical Lead, Professor Eamon Keenan, urged that the safest choice is to avoid drugs entirely. The reports also identify new ketamine variants posing additional dangers. The HSE advises festival attendees to recognize early signs of drug emergencies, avoid mixing substances, stay hydrated, and be aware of mental health reactions to drugs.
The HSE warns that a higher dose means a higher risk, particularly when the potency of the product is unclear.
Professor Eamon Keenan emphasized that it is safer not to use drugs at all due to increasing risks from changes in the drug market.
The health service cautions that club drug emergencies may begin with symptoms like a high temperature, confusion, or a general feeling of unwellness.
Festival-goers are advised to avoid mixing drugs, as certain combinations with antidepressants could lead to dangerous interactions.
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