Ireland should follow Portugal and decriminalise personal drug use, says addiction specialist

Addiction specialist Dr Garrett McGovren says the Portuguese who decriminalised drug use nearly 20 years ago have the lowest number of fatal overdoses in Europe.

Ireland should follow Portugal and decriminalise personal drug use, says addiction specialist
Fri, 01 Jun, 2018 - 10:44

Ireland needs to follow Portugal's example when it comes to drugs according to a leading medic.

Addiction specialist Dr Garrett McGovren says the Portuguese who decriminalised drug use nearly 20 years ago have the lowest number of fatal overdoses in Europe.

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