The abuse of sedatives known as benzodiazepine (or “benzos”) is creating an unprecedented level of violence in deprived communities, a conference has heard.
The conference was called by Dublin MEP Brian Hayes who said he had been struck by the number of people who have highlighted how prevalent the problem has become.
Benzodiazepine such as diazepam and flurazepam are available on prescription but they can also be obtained on the street illegally.
“It is a problem for a younger generation of kids because they are so easily obtainable,” he said.
“I have been really surprised by the number of people who have come to me in the last few months when I expressed an interest in it.
“In the past, the political debate has been about 15 to 20 years behind what is actually happening on the street.”
Source: Ronan McGreevy, The Irish Times, 23/02/18
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