Deadly synthetic drugs 'now mixed with cocaine and ecstasy', addiction therapists warn

Nicole Ryan, the sister of 18-year old Alex Ryan who died after taking the synthetic drug N-Bomb at a house party in Cork in January 2016, has launched a card for students which sets out clear guidelines on what to do in an emergency situation.

Deadly and extremely potent synthetic drugs are “quietly revolutionising” the Irish drugs scene with killer substances like fentanyl being mixed with cocaine and ecstasy, addiction experts have warned.

“Synthetic drugs are the future,” Michael Guerin, addiction therapist with the Cuan Mhuire treatment centre said.