The HSE will introduce a new drug testing service at this year’s Electric Picnic festival, which could help save lives.
The new monitoring system will be the first of its kind in the country, giving out "real-time information" about drugs detected at the festival. It works with people being able to submit drugs anonymously into a "surrender bin" in a tent at the festival.
If a dangerous drug is detected, the HSE team at the festival will alert concertgoers. Professor Eamon Keenan, HSE National Clinical Lead in addiction services said the pilot project is being trialled for research and monitoring purposes to inform health-led responses.
