‘Head’ stores selling drug alternatives face closure

‘HEAD’ stores selling legal alternatives to mind-altering drugs could be closed down next year under laws being considered by the Government.

‘Head’ stores selling drug alternatives face closure

A number of TDs have expressed concern about the effects in their local communities of the explosion of head shops selling herbal products and chemical-based party and energy pills.

Junior Minister with responsibility for drugs strategy John Curran has sought the advice of the Attorney General on whether legislation could be introduced to ban these stores.

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