Speaking at a Joint Meeting of the Oireachtas Health and Children Committee Sinn Féin Senator David Cullinane challenged the Minister of State Roisin Shorthall to do more to deal with the growing problem of addiction to prescription drugs.
Senator Cullinane expressed concern at the over-prescription of certain drugs such as benzodiazepines and the unwillingness of some GPs to engage with local and national drug strategies.
Addressing the Minister Senator Cullinane said:
“Benzodiazepines are a sedative drug which is legally available on prescription. They are prescribed to reduce anxiety, stress, encourage sleep or to relax muscles. However they can also cause short term effects such as depressing the nervous system and slowing down the body. They can lead to laziness, drowsiness and forgetfulness. They are also dangerous when taken with other drugs such as heroin and cocaine.
Source: sinnfein.ie
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