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18th July 2017
Drugs strategy will need cash — and commitment — to work
There are reasons to the hopeful with the new national drugs strategy. But, there are also reasons to be concerned, writes Cormac O’Keeffe.
18th July 2017
More people attending sexual-assault centres as alcohol found to be a factor in many cases
Nearly one in two people who sought help from the country’s sexual-assault treatment units last year had drunk at least the equivalent of two pints of beer
18th July 2017
Possible decriminalisation of drugs for personal use welcomed
Drug campaigner groups have welcomed the news the Government is considering decriminalising possession of small quantities of drugs.
18th July 2017
Leo Varadkar calls for Ireland to tackle its alcohol problem
Taoiseach makes comments as he launches new strategy on drug and alcohol use
18th July 2017
Key adviser warns of missed opportunities in new drug abuse strategy
A key adviser on the G overnment’s new approach to drug abuse has warned of missed opportunities in the strategy.
18th July 2017
What is it like being addicted to alcohol in a culture soaked in it?
St Patrick’s Mental Health Services is trying to lift the stigma around addiction
17th July 2017
UISCE reacts to the launch of the National Drug Strategy 2017-2025
UISCE is excited that for the first time the voice of people who use drugs in Ireland has been captured and included in the development of the National Drug Strategy.
17th July 2017
Citywide press release on the launch of the new national drug strategy
The community sector representatives have actively participated in developing the new NDS over the last year and the document being launched today sets out some important key principles which are supported by Citywide.
17th July 2017
Taoiseach launches national drug and alcohol strategy: ‘Reducing Harm, Supporting Recovery’.
An Taoiseach, Leo Varadkar, today joined Minister for Health Simon Harris and Minister of State Catherine Byrne to launch “Reducing Harm, Supporting Recovery – a health led response to drug and alcohol use in Ireland 2017-2025”.
17th July 2017
Why banning alcohol advertising for young people is the right move
Frank Murray: It is shocking that children see more alcohol adverts than adults

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