Heroin2 Nov 2024Crack cocaine 'crisis' on Dublin's streetsThe use of crack cocaine increased by 594% in Ireland between 2017 and 2023.2 Nov 2024Europe10 Oct 2024Delay in opening of UK's first drugs consumption roomThe facility, due to open on 21 October, has been delayed while checks are carried out on the building.10 Oct 2024Glasgow & West Scotland16 Aug 2024Two men jailed over £100m drug supply plotThe men supplied blocks of "boutique" cocaine in kilogram quantities, West Yorkshire Police say.16 Aug 2024West Yorkshire23 Jul 2024'Ring and bring' drug dealers given jail sentencesGang were running "line" which customers could contact to ask for drugs to be delivered.23 Jul 2024South Yorkshire2 Jun 2024Warning after fourth suspected drugs death All four people are believed to have consumed heroin before their deaths, police say.2 Jun 2024Wiltshire24 May 2024Dangerous nitazene drugs linked to rise in deathsThe National Crime Agency has revealed that a highly potent new drug has been linked to almost 180 deaths in the UK.24 May 2024Scotland30 Apr 2024Heroin testing could 'save lives' after two deathsHeroin users in North Devon are being urged to use free kits to test their drugs for nitazenes.30 Apr 2024Devon30 Apr 2024'I was an Indian girl on drugs - who could I tell?'Kim, 51, warns "hidden addictions" are killing people and says Asian communities need to change.30 Apr 2024England29 Apr 2024University tests Bristol heroin to find link with Devon batchNitazenes is a synthetic opioid that can be between 50 to 500 times stronger than heroin.29 Apr 2024England