News
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23rd October 2017
The HSE is considering operating Dublin’s new drug injection centre itselfThe HSE has said it may operate Dublin’s new drug injection room itself, although it has invited tenders from drug treatment groups.
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19th October 2017
Young are biggest binge-drinkers in the EU - but people live longerYoung Irish people have the highest rate of binge-drinking in the EU, with more than a quarter of young men and women drinking heavily at least once a week.
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18th October 2017
Industry and health advocate views on alcohol bill ‘not on par’The interests of business and public health advocates should not be given equal weight in discussions around the final form of landmark legislation on alcohol, according to a charity working in the area.
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16th October 2017
Coolmine opens up for camerasAn emotive three-part series featuring the life, workings and people at Coolmine Therapeutic Community began on TV3 tonight.
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16th October 2017
Philly McMahon opens up about brother’s death from overdosePhilly McMahon spoke on the Late Late Show about his brother’s death from a drug overdose,
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16th October 2017
COMMENT: Alcohol Bill will protect childrenAlcohol Bill will protect children
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16th October 2017
‘Zero tolerance’by gangs to all drug debtGangs are operating a zero tolerance approach to all drug debts, no matter how small, and inflicting violence including murder, according to a new report.
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10th October 2017
Teenagers now using illegal steroids in bid to ‘bulk up’Steroids, previously just a problem among elite athletes, have now trickled down into the mainstream fitness world with even teenagers now taking them in an attempt to ‘bulk up’, warns fitness guru Karl Henry.
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10th October 2017
80% of Cork homeless saw abuse or substance misuse as childrenA survey of homeless people accessing services at Cork Simon has found almost 80% had experienced four or more adverse childhood experiences, such as physicial or sexual abuse or substance misuse in the family.
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9th October 2017
AA criticises TDs for putting alcohol sales before safetyAA Ireland says it supports the strengthening of the drink-driving laws because it will make roads safer.






