All-Ireland drug warning issued as festival season gets underway

A survey by a leading dance music magazine found that nine out of 10 respondents said that drug use occurs within their peer group when attending festivals. Stock image 

Health authorities across the island have issued a “joint warning” to festival goers about high-strength ecstasy and new synthetic drugs.

It comes as a survey by a leading dance music magazine found that nine out of 10 respondents said that drug use occurs within their peer group when attending festivals.