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28th September 2015
Methadone: ‘I’d love to get this out of my system’More than 10,000 receive the heroin substitute, but an alternative medication is available
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28th September 2015
New drug ‘snow blow’ linked to four deaths in IrelandEurope’s leading drugs agency has warned about the danger of a psychoactive substance which has already been linked to at least four deaths in Ireland
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25th September 2015
‘Test all babies for alcohol syndrome’All babies should undergo a test to find out if their mother drank alcohol during pregnancy, a neonatal expert told the Joint Committee on Health and Children.
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25th September 2015
Call to test newborns for mums’ drinkingA leading neonatologist has called for tests to be carried out on newborn babies to show how much alcohol mums-to-be are drinking while pregnant.
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24th September 2015
Alcohol industry funded campaigns talk about culture, but disown any role in creating itAlcohol industry funded campaigns talk about culture, but disown any role in creating it
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24th September 2015
Psychiatrists urge ban on alcohol sponsors for sportThe body representing the country’s psychiatrists is to call for a ban on alcohol sponsorship of sporting events, claiming research supports that the measure would reduce alcohol abuse.
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24th September 2015
Industry group criticised over plan for drinkA controversial Diageo-funded alcohol awareness campaign has been criticised for not recommending a ban on alcohol sponsorship of sport.
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24th September 2015
Booze is part of our culture - and drinks industry has nurtured itThe ‘Stop Out of Control Drinking’ report is primarily focused on culture - and tells us that our harmful drinking is deeply rooted in our culture, traditions and lifestyles. It’s hard to disagree with that
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23rd September 2015
Calling time on cheap drink would be big step forwardThe big ticket solution on offer is minimum unit pricing
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23rd September 2015
Never any safe level of alcohol in pregnancyAll healthcare professionals should deliver a clear message to women that there is no safe level of alcohol consumption during pregnancy, according to Alcohol Action Ireland.
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