HHC, commonly found in vapes and edibiles, made illegal

James Cox

HHC, a drug commonly used in some vapes or edibles, has been banned.

HHC, which is a semi synthetic cannabinoid, has been linked with episodes of psychosis.

It is one of 14 new substances new classified as controlled drugs, after studies by the EU and UN.

Minister for Drugs Jennifer Murnane O'Connor is confident enforcement on HHC will follow.

Ms Murnane O'Connor said: "I've had a lot of families contacting me, as have other members of the Oireachtas [about HHC].

"It is important now that we have awareness and education on this particular HHC, because it is very important that people understand that drugs are dangerous... any drugs are dangerous. Today it is important that this has become a controlled drug, it's illegal now."