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6th April 2016
Plan to tackle drug use in laneway near busy Dublin shopping street
Local businesses have reported open drug use, violence and sometimes sexual activity in the lane.
5th April 2016
Ireland is the biggest user of legal highs in Europe as their growth shows ‘no signs of a slowdown’
The growth in the use and prevalence of new drugs – such as so-called ‘legal highs’ – across Europe shows no sign of slowing down, with strong evidence indicating that the substances are doing a lot of harm, according to a new EU report.
5th April 2016
“He was using his shoe as a phone”: Friday night on patrol with a Dublin ambulance crew
Most of the call-outs were related to drink and drugs.
4th April 2016
Conference - Outcomes: Drug Harms, Policy Harms, Poverty & Equality, April 28th, Dublin.
This will take place on Thursday the 28th of April 2016 in the Clarion Hotel, Clondalkin from 10.00am- 3.30pm. (Registration tea and coffee 9.30am).
3rd April 2016
Lord Mayor backs ‘What’s in the Powder?’ drug campaign
The Lord Mayor, Criona Ni Dhalaigh, has backed a campaign urging students to think about drug use and drugs sold in powder form.
3rd April 2016
Students are given advice on ‘safest’ way to take drugs
Young people have been warned about the dangers of powdered drugs that “all look the same” because there is no way to know what is being taken.
3rd April 2016
Students advised over drug-taking in ‘What’s In The Powder?’ campaign
While those behind the ‘What’s In The Powder?’ campaign say they are not advocating drug-use, the promotion will see factsheets circulated to students. The sheets offer tips on when and how to take drugs, and what to do while high to ensure a safe experience.
3rd April 2016
Illicit trade in prescription drugs a growing problem for Dublin’s north inner city
Prescription drugs have changed the inner-city Dublin drugs scene in the past two years. Dealing in these semi-legal products is low risk and takes place in full public view, yet their effects on addicts are no less severe than other drugs with more fearsome reputations.
1st April 2016
Dublin Mayor throws weight behind ‘What’s in the Powder?’ drugs campaign
The initiative is aimed at increasing awareness levels around drugs.
1st April 2016
Regulate illegal drug market, says report
Countries should decriminalise drug possession and even petty supply and gradually move towards ‘regulating’ the illegal drug market, a major international report concludes.

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