Drug-related Admissions

Part of 2. Questions to the Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Services — Postponed from 8 November – in the Senedd at 2:17 pm on 15 November 2017.

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Photo of Caroline Jones Caroline Jones UKIP 2:17, 15 November 2017

Thank you for that answer, Cabinet Secretary. There has been a massive increase in the number of synthetic cannabinoids, such as spice, despite a change in the law. Hospitals across Wales are now treating more than three people every day for these substances. Spice intoxication has become a far too common sight in our towns and cities, and the effects have led it to be nicknamed 'the zombie drug'. Cabinet Secretary, what discussions have you had with colleagues in your Government and in the UK Government about the steps we can take to reduce the numbers of people who end up in hospital as a result of taking such substances?