Fears of 'devastation to the psyche' as seizures of synthetic cannabinoids rocket 

An addiction counsellor has warned of the 'devastating' impact synthetic cannabinoids can have on users. Picture: Pexels

Seizures of synthetic cannabinoids have rocketed in the space of just two years, according to statistics released by Revenue, as an addiction counsellor warned of 'devastation to the psyche' among users.

In 2018, there were just two detections of the drugs, with a combined weight of 33g, valued at €676.