HSE says high-risk cannabinoids found in some vapes sold in Ireland

High-risk synthetic cannabinoids have been found in products sold in shops in Ireland, according to the Health Service Executive’s early warning system for drugs.The substances are linked to “serious physical and mental health harms”, including psychosis, loss of consciousness, and severe intoxication.The health service’s national drug treatment centre has identified the cannabinoids in vapes, vape “juice” and edible products in shops and the illicit market.A total of 76 vapes or vape juice have been analysed to date in 2026, and 28 contained hexahydrocannabinol (HHC) or related compounds such as semi-synthetic cannabinoids.READ MOREEight contained potent synthetic cannabinoids while 10 had an acetate-containing compound linked to lung disease.A dozen had cannabis or related compounds while 41 contained cannabidiol, or CBD. – PA