It’s widely and cheaply available – but can lead to fits, short term memory loss and in some cases sudden death.
AN ORGANISATION THAT works with drug-users in Dublin city centre is highlighting a “worrying” increase in people inhaling butane gas to achieve a cheap high.
The substance is widely available via cigarette lighter refills, canisters and aerosol sprays.
Users report an immediate drunk-like intoxication and a ‘euphoria’ or a ‘sense of well-being’.
However, there are significant risks to users – and the Ana Liffey Drug Project has launched an awareness campaign to highlight those dangers.
Source: Daragh Brophy, The Journal, 25/08/15
Posted by drugs.ie on 08/25 at 08:44 AM in
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