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30th October 2014
Alcohol problems ‘often missed’ in elderlyAlcohol problems often go unrecognised in older people, a leading GP has warned.
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29th October 2014
Concern at rise in street drug violenceDangerous new chemicals being sold on the streets are being blamed for a spate of incidents in Dublin’s north inner city, which came to a head at the weekend in the murder of a father of two.
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28th October 2014
Some drug addicts ‘should not be prosecuted’Drug addicts who are dealing to feed their own habit should be diverted into treatment rather than prosecuted before the courts, according to an addiction service.
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28th October 2014
Heroin users get antidote syringe for overdosesHSE to supply Naloxone free of charge to 600 users, and their families, to halt drug deaths.
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24th October 2014
Special report: The drugs trade in IrelandA landmark piece of research into Irish drug markets has revealed a trade more deeply entrenched than ever and delivers a sobering message that cannot be ignored, writes Cormac O’Keeffe.
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24th October 2014
Policing ‘has little impact’ on drugs marketDrug availability is “largely unaffected” by Garda and Customs’ operations and drug markets are more “integrated” than ever in communities, according to a landmark piece of research.
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24th October 2014
More than 1,000 Irish people have died due to harmful use of alcohol since the Government announcedAlcohol Action Ireland has called on the Government to send out a clear message that we can no longer tolerate our high levels of alcohol harm and make the implementation of the Public Health (Alcohol) Bill a priority, one year on from its announcement.
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23rd October 2014
NACDA publishes an in-depth study of Illicit Drug MarketsThe National Advisory Committee on Drugs and Alcohol publishes an in-depth study of Illicit Drug Markets – new evidence to inform effective policy interventions
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21st October 2014
Meeting of the Irish Drug & Alcohol Nurses Networking groupThe second meeting of the Irish Drug & Alcohol Nurses Networking group will take place in Cherry Orchard Hospital in Dublin on 20th of November 2014.
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21st October 2014
Be aware of the links between alcohol and cancerDid you know that alcohol consumption is considered a risk factor for some types of cancer, and that limiting alcohol intake could reduce the risk?
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