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3rd September 2015
European court ruling casts doubt on Government plan for minimum alcohol pricesThe Government’s plans to introduce minimum pricing for alcohol have been dealt a blow by a finding of the European Court of Justice that the proposal risks infringing EU rules on free trade.
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3rd September 2015
ECJ opinion on Minimum Unit Pricing of Alcohol clears way for Public Health (Alcohol) BillGovernment can move forward with life saving legislation
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3rd September 2015
Advocate General’s opinion indicates Irish Government can proceed with alcohol minimum unit priceAlcohol Action Ireland, the national charity for alcohol-related issues, said the Advocate General’s opinion, issued this morning, is encouraging as it indicates that minimum unit pricing (MUP) for alcohol is not precluded by EU law if it is considered to be a better measure than taxation for reducing alcohol harm.
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3rd September 2015
Doctors and dentists ‘can become secret drug addicts’Doctors, dentists and pharmacists may be secret drug addicts who are afraid to seek treatment, the head of a new confidential health service has warned.
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2nd September 2015
World Hepatitis Summit harnesses global momentum to eliminate viral hepatitis.Participants at the first-ever World Hepatitis Summit will urge countries to develop national programmes that can ultimately eliminate viral hepatitis as a problem of public health concern.
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1st September 2015
Over the counter and under the radar: the problem with painkillersYoung successful men and wealthy middle-aged women are emerging as the new codeine addicts
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1st September 2015
HSE raises awareness on International Overdose Awareness DayThe statistics for overdose in Ireland are among the highest in Europe, the HSE warned today on International Overdose Awareness Day (IOAD).
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1st September 2015
Majority of people admit alcohol makes them lose controlMost people admit to “losing control” while under the influence of alcohol, yet say they still drink up to five times a week, according to research from Junior Chamber International (JCI) Cork.
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31st August 2015
Ana Liffey Drug Project calls for firm year-on-year targets to reduce overdose deaths in Ireland.August 31st every year is International Overdose Awareness Day. Coordinated by the MelbournebasedPenington Institute, organisations around the world work to raise awareness of the devastating effects drug overdoses have on public health.
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31st August 2015
Overdose strategy ‘critical’ for IrelandIreland needs to introduce a national overdose strategy — first promised back in 2009 — an addiction agency has said.
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