A Clare mother is calling for a ban on the sale of products containing HHC.

HHC – or Hexahydrocannabinol - is a new ‘cannabinoid’ man-made chemical product developed from CBD, which has been available in European and Irish markets since 2022.

It's currently available legally in high street shops in vapes, e-cigarettes and edibles, but this does not guarantee safety and there are concerns regarding the health effects.

Our listener, Gráinne, has personal experience of HHC: she says her daughter suffered from withdrawals after using a vape containing HHC.

To discuss this further, Alan Morrissey was joined by Grainne, a Clare mother who is calling for a ban on the sale of HHC products.