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18th September 2014
Women’s Programme for Addiction and Trauma launching in LimerickThis is a free programme for women in early recovery or after treatment.
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18th September 2014
Overuse of benzodiazepines may be linked to Alzheimer’sTaking benzodiazepines is associated with an increased risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease, particularly for long-term users, suggests a study published on thebmj.com, with researchers warning that unwarranted long-term use should be considered a public health concern.
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18th September 2014
Penal review wants drug laws easedLaws in relation to people convicted of drug trafficking and gun possession should be eased, according to a major review of penal policy.
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18th September 2014
Norris calls for next homeless or drugs centre to be on Ailesbury RoadThe next drugs rehabilitation centre or shelter for the homeless should be established on Dublin’s Ailesbury Road, the Seanad has heard.
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17th September 2014
Alcohol abuse in Northern Ireland ‘costs £900m a year’The cost of alcohol abuse to taxpayers could be reduced if investment was made in early intervention services, two addiction charities have claimed.
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16th September 2014
From Northern Ireland: Alcohol misuse one of the main health challenges we faceAlcohol misuse is one of the main health challenges we face despite drug misuse often getting the headlines. In Northern Ireland, it costs us up to £900m a year - almost £250m of this is a cost to the Health Service.
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15th September 2014
Tranquillisers may up Alzheimer riskPeople who take a group of drugs commonly used to treat anxiety and insomnia may have an increased risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease, a study has found.
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15th September 2014
Higgins opens large extension of addiction centre in DublinPresident Michael D Higgins has officially opened a major extension of Teach Mhuire in Gardiner Street in inner city Dublin.
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15th September 2014
Britain called on to follow Irish law on so-called legal highsThe UK Government should follow an Irish model of legislation in a bid to tackle legal highs, councils have said.
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15th September 2014
We must protect our teens from dangers of cannabisNew research that links cannabis with depression and suicide in teens is nothing short of alarming
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