Ireland Launches New Health Referral Scheme Shifting Drug Policy Toward Support

A new health referral scheme in Ireland shifts drug policy from prosecution to support, though concerns remain that eligibility rules may exclude those facing the greatest harms.

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A new drug referral scheme kicked in today: Will it reach who it needs to?

The new Health Referral Scheme shifts drug policy from prosecution to support, but its rollout and eligibility rules may end up leaving those facing the greatest harms behind.

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Ireland Launches New Health Referral Scheme Shifting Drug Policy Toward Support

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A new drug referral scheme kicked in today: Will it reach who it needs to?

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