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17th February 2020
A quarter of street drugs are fake and dangerous to usersAs overdose deaths rise, many buyers don’t know strength or content of what they buy
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11th February 2020
Group suggests allowing nurses to prescribe methadoneA group representing nurses trained in Substance Misuse Treatment Services
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27th January 2020
Young people need education on the effects of cannabisSocial tolerance of cannabis use is higher than ever, but it is no time for complacency. A recent conference in Dublin organised by The Addiction Group at the Department of Public Health and Primary Health Care, TCD, highlighted the effects of cannabis use on the teenage brain, and gave insight into the current wave of research aimed at predicting use in young people.
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27th January 2020
HSE launches campaign to address HIV-related stigmaHSE launches campaign to address HIV-related stigma
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27th January 2020
The National Family Support Network’s Service of Commemoration & Hope 2020The National Family Support Network’s Service of Commemoration & Hope 2020
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22nd January 2020
‘Inaccurate and misleading’: HSE and psychiatrists warn over Scientology-linked group leaflet on antLeaflets warning people about the dangers of taking prescription anti-psychotic medication were sent to residents in south Dublin.
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21st January 2020
Cocaine on all banknotes tested in studyCocaine on all banknotes tested in study
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20th January 2020
Teens ‘budgeting for cocaine for their debs’Teenagers are now budgeting for cocaine along with a dress or suit for their debs, a leading addiction therapist has claimed.
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17th January 2020
BT Young Scientist project examines public’s attitude towards testing drugsBT Young Scientist project examines public’s attitude towards testing drugs
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17th January 2020
Experts: Drugs industry exploits childrenRecreational drug users should be left in “no doubt” that they are supporting gangs that prey on children and murder people, leading experts have said.