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7th March 2016
We need greater understanding of what it is that drives this nation to drinkMost of us know someone who drinks too much. John Greene says alcohol casts a dark shadow
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3rd March 2016
David Coleman: ‘Don’t stick your head in sand when it comes to your teen and drugs’Many parents adopt a head-in-the-sand approach to drugs and their teenagers. We, somewhat naïvely, hope that our child won’t experiment with drugs. But this kind of attitude reflects a real ignorance about drugs, and the prevalence of drugs in teenage and youth culture.
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3rd March 2016
‘No limit’ to new designer drugsThere are “virtually no limitations” to the range of chemicals used to produce so-called new psychoactive drugs, the world’s drug law watchdog has said.
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2nd March 2016
Dublin Implements Public Sharps Bins to Tackle Drug-Related LitterIn an effort to address the city’s drug-related litter problem, Dublin has moved to install public sharps bins for people who inject drugs to dispose of used syringes.
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1st March 2016
Minister for Drugs Aodhán Ó Ríordáin has lost his Dáil seatMINISTER FOR DRUGS Aodhán Ó Riordáin has lost his seat in Dublin Bay North.
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1st March 2016
Alcohol sports funding ‘increases drinking’Shelved plans to ban alcohol sports sponsorship in Ireland are under the spotlight after international research found a significant link between it and increased consumption, including among schoolchildren.
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1st March 2016
Advertising code seeks to discourage e-cigarette useA new code for advertising e-cigarettes is aimed at discouraging young people from using the electronic devices.
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29th February 2016
15 ways to mind your heartHeart disease may be the nation’s biggest killer, but with preventative measures, lifestyle changes and regular checks, it can be managed.
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26th February 2016
Young people urged to talk about drugs‘Just say no’ approach does not work
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24th February 2016
Knowing your limitsThe fact that heavy drinking is harmful during pregnancy is widely known but there is still some confusion as to whether any alcohol at all is a good idea when you’re expecting. Arlene Harris reports
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