On Tuesday, the National Health Service (SNS) issued a warning regarding drug use, specifically cannabis. In a social media post, officials stated that consumption “has consequences on the body and mind, especially when use is frequent and at a young age.”
“If you need help, contact line 1414”, the post reads, offering additional resources for those needing assistance in this area, along with some information outlined below.
Risk of consumption
- Anxiety or panic;
- Impairment of memory and concentration;
- Risk of impact on mental health (especially with frequent use and at a young age).
If you need support
- Find specialized responses at the Institute for Addictive Behaviors and Dependencies;
- Contact line 1414 (free and anonymous service);
- Register here for help with addictive behaviors.
Effects of consumption
- Relaxation;
- Altered perception of time;
- Increased appetite;
- Mild euphoria.
The consumption of drugs has consequences on the body and mind, especially when use is frequent and at young ages. If you need help, contact line 1414. #Saúde #SNS #Drogas
© @ICAD_IP pic.twitter.com/E191S1fURZ— SNS_Portugal (@SNS_Portugal) October 7, 2025
Cannabis ‘in the authorities’ sights’
It is noted that cannabis is used and consumed in various forms, often being seized, ranging from the product itself to mixtures with other food items such as gummies.
A large-scale seizure occurred this summer in Madeira, where the Food and Economic Security Authority (ASAE) seized hundreds of packages of food items containing cannabidiol and tetrahydrocannabinol on their labels, in an operation conducted in the Algarve region. One person was named as a defendant.
The Food and Economic Security Authority seized hundreds of packages of food items containing cannabidiol and tetrahydrocannabinol on their labels in an operation conducted in the Algarve region. One person was named as a defendant.
Ana Teresa Banha | 15:44 – 22/08/2025
According to the information available at the time in August, packages of cookies, gummies, lollipops, teas, chewing gums, soft drinks, oils, and supplements, 9 kilos of food products, and 120 liters of beer were seized.
This was not the only large-scale seizure in recent months, as in June, cakes and gummies with HHC [hexahydro cannabinol] were seized in seven establishments in Madeira. The establishments were located in Funchal, Ponta do Sol, and Machico. Following the action, “474 products were seized, valued at 10,094.64 euros, and five administrative offense cases were initiated,” stated the note issued then.
