The Government is to announce major changes today to laws on the possession of drugs for personal use.
On the first occasion, a person will be referred by the Gardaí to the HSE for a health-screening and "brief intervention."
The second time, the Gardaí will have the discretion to issue an adult caution.
The plans involve a new health-led approach to the possession of drugs for personal use.
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Currently, anyone caught in possession of drugs for personal use is cautioned.
