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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.

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10.00 19 Apr 2023


Why do people take drugs?


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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.


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