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22nd August 2014
Most young Irish people think that cannabis should be legalisedA new report by the European Commission has found that the majority of people in Ireland between ages 15 and 24 support the legalisation of cannabis.
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22nd August 2014
Head cancer deaths 36% higher for smokersDeath rates for smokers diagnosed with head and neck cancer are a 36% higher than non-smokers, research has found.
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22nd August 2014
Cannabis use among young Irish people higher than EU averageMore than half of young Irish people think cannabis should be regulated, according to a new EU survey.
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21st August 2014
Tobacco companies are the source of over 90% of smuggled tobacco in Ireland: Irish Cancer SocietyThe Irish Cancer Society has applauded the Revenue Commissioners for the drop in the rate of tobacco smuggling into Ireland but is expressing concern at the revealing statistics* that show that Big Tobacco is the source of 90 percent of cigarettes coming illegally into the country
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21st August 2014
From Northern Ireland: Experts face battle as one new drug emerges every five daysNew drugs are coming on the market every week in Northern Ireland - and experts charged with analysing them are struggling to cope with the influx.
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21st August 2014
From Northern Ireland: Sober truth: What do we think about our booze culture?Men and women in Northern Ireland are drinking too much alcohol – but do we really care? New statistics for 2013 show that 53% of women admit to drinking more than the recommended safe limits each day.
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20th August 2014
Testing of unconscious drivers to start next monthProcedure will allow blood samples to be taken as close as possible to time of collision.
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20th August 2014
Regular marijuana use is “bad for teens’ brains”Frequent Marijuana use can negatively affect the brains of teenagers and young adults.
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19th August 2014
Over half of people in Northern Ireland ‘in favour of minimum alcohol pricing’Over half of people in Northern Ireland are in favour of a minimum price for alcohol, a study has revealed.
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19th August 2014
Prisons struggling to tackle drug and staff problems - reportPrisons are still struggling to tackle drug and staffing problems, according to the latest round of prison visit reports released by the Department of Justice today.
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