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17th January 2017
11:01pm GMT

“We are aware that substances sold as cocaine may in fact contain other substances such as synthetic opioids,” the message read. “There is no way of telling what is in a powder or pill just by looking at it. It may look like the drug you want to purchase but it may well be something else. “There is no quality control on illegal drugs. There can be problems with purity and contaminants in all illegal drugs. “It is always better not to take unknown or illicit drugs at all due to unwanted and serious medical and psychological side effects.”Further advice about the dangers of illicit drugs can be read in the public health message here; for more information, you can call the HSE Drug and Alcohol Helpline on 1800 459 459 or check out drugs.ie.