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Warning of 'extreme risk' to Cork heroin users as eight non-fatal overdoses reported in 36 hours
Warning of 'extreme risk' to Cork heroin users as eight non-fatal overdoses reported in 36 hours
The HSE and FSI are carrying out and analysis to identify the exact composition of this substance

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Friday TV Tips: Lady Gaga chats about Gucci, bullying and acting with Ryan Tubridy
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Thursday TV Tips: Son brings home tonnes of manure from work — will it help create an award-winning garden?
Thursday TV Tips: Son brings home tonnes of manure from work — will it help create an award-winning garden?
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Ireland sees rise in numbers getting opioid-substitution prescriptions
Ireland sees rise in numbers getting opioid-substitution prescriptions
Nearly 8,600 people received opioid-substitution treatment last year, which is normally used to treat an addiction to heroin.

Wed, 08 Apr, 2020

Pills found at Prince's estate 'contained powerful opioid fentanyl'
Pills found at Prince's estate 'contained powerful opioid fentanyl'

Several pills recovered at pop star Prince's estate in Paisley Park after his death were counterfeit drugs which contained the powerful opioid fentanyl, officials have said.

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