Clare Drug Harm Reduction Company Warning Electric Picnic Attendees Of "Deadly Synthetic Opioids"

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Clare people attending Electric Picnic this weekend are being reminded that drug testing facilities will be available on-site. Drugs.ie will be operating two tents from 11am to 9pm each day of the festival which will provide harm reduction support while two surrender bins will be available where people can deposit drugs for analysis. Gardaí are reminding the public that drugs remain illegal and anyone found in possession of illicit substances will have them confiscated and will be arrested. Managing Director of Ennis drug harm reduction company Atlantic Clinical Packaging, Michael Considine, says given the critical safety risk attached to consuming any type of drugs, availing of testing facilities in vital. Anyone struggling with drug or alcohol addiction can contact the HSE's confidential freephone helpline on 1800 459 459 from Monday to Friday between 9:30am and 5:30pm.