Over 620 people on trolleys or wards awaiting a hospital bed

The substance is becoming a major problem, but the State is ill-equipped to deal with it

Consultant expresses concern over the increased THC levels in new form of the drug

Dutch research institute finds ecstasy pills contain double the amount of MDMA

Hospitals have seen a sharp increase in referrals since introduction of the scheme

Guidelines assume health service is 'fully functioning', which is not the case

The HSE’s target turnaround for ambulances is 20 minutes

Users believe cannabis – most popular with higher socioeconomic groups – is now socially acceptable, and most people would like it legalised for medicinal use. But should it be?