Man detoxing from vaping HHC thought he was 'dying'
A 22-year-old man who was hospitalised in recent days after years of smoking vapes containing HHC has said he thought he was dying when he started to experience withdrawal symptoms.
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- 26 Aug 2026, 12:44 UTC
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- RTÉ News
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- Ireland
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- 26 Aug 2026, 12:43 UTC
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- Health
A 22-year-old man who was hospitalised in recent days after years of smoking vapes containing HHC has said he thought he was dying when he started to experience withdrawal symptoms.
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Man detoxing from vaping HHC thought he was 'dying'
A 22-year-old man who was hospitalised in recent days after years of smoking vapes containing HHC has said he thought he was dying when he started to experience withdrawal symptoms.
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