The Regional Directorate of Health (DRS), through the Operational Unit of Intervention in Addictive Behaviours and Dependencies, launched, their new 2023 campaign 'Do not be deceived by new drugs' on the 26th of January, as a way to raise awareness among the population about the new psychoactive substances (drugs) available on the market and their serious side effects.
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Madeira's Casa de Saúde São João de Deus has recorded a "significant increase" in hospitalisations due to the consumption of new psychoactive substances.
With the pandemic causing havoc with mental health, this year, 2021, has seen a sharp increase in the number of A & E visits and hospitalisation due to drug use.
While speaking at the Madeira Days conference, the President of the Regional Parliament, José Manuel Rodrigues, reminded his audience that the effects of the pandemic will have “serious consequences” for the health of the islands population. He added that “mental health and psychological support services have to be reinforced to meet this new reality which sees no sign of improving until the end of 2021.