Advertisement

Why do people take drugs?

Illicit drugs can be destructive when taken and can have negative impacts on the individual, their families and the community. But why do people take drugs in the first place and what form do they take them in? Can drug use be beneficial in some instances? For this and more, Pat was joined by professor in addiction studies at Trinity College Dublin, Jo-Hanna Ivers.

Share this article

10.00 19 Apr 2023


Why do people take drugs?


Listen to this episode


Share this article

10.00 19 Apr 2023


Illicit drugs can be destructive when taken and can have negative impacts on the individual, their families and the community. But why do people take drugs in the first place and what form do they take them in? Can drug use be beneficial in some instances?

For this and more, Pat was joined by professor in addiction studies at Trinity College Dublin, Jo-Hanna Ivers.


Read more about

The Pat Kenny Show Highlights

Related Episodes

A call for ban on no fault evi...

00:06:26

A call for ban on no fault evictions from Labour Party

Newstalk Breakfast

00:06:26


Trump says war will end if Ira...

00:04:59

Trump says war will end if Iran agrees to deal

Newstalk Breakfast

00:04:59


Breakfast Briefing Newspaper R...

00:08:16

Breakfast Briefing Newspaper Review 7th May 2026

Breakfast Briefing

00:08:16


First Up 7th May 2026

00:07:12

First Up 7th May 2026

First Up – A GoLoud Original By Newstalk

00:07:12