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8th January 2014
Drinks group tipped off about Cabinet memo
A drinks industry-funded group was tipped off by a Department of Health official that its views were not included in a confidential government anti-alcohol abuse memo.
7th January 2014
Drug tests and saliva swabs to cut road deaths
Road-side drug testing devices, using saliva swabs to detect a range of substances, will be introduced over the coming months, as part of a renewed focus on cutting road deaths.
7th January 2014
Claims that tobacco tax hikes causes increased smuggling “whitewash
The head of the HSE’s national cancer control programme has described claims by the tobacco industry that increased cigarette prices lead to increased smuggling as “whitewash” and called for the Government to introduce further tax increases to discourage smoking.
7th January 2014
Artificial cannabis created to combat osteoarthritis pain
An artificial cannabis compound has been created to combat the pain of osteoarthritis.
7th January 2014
Smokers blame stress for relapse after quitting
Most smokers who relapse after quitting the habit blame stress, according to a new report.
7th January 2014
Leading Irish psychologist warns against taking drugs for stress
A leading psychologist has warned against the “over-medicalisation” of normal stress, as it can stop people tackling their problems.
6th January 2014
‘Drunk tank’ for children turning up intoxicated at youth disco
A decision by a popular under-age disco to set up a “wet zone” for inebriated children has been described as “pro-active” by a leading campaigner for responsible alcohol consumption.
6th January 2014
Powerful play by drinks sector to block ban on sponsorship of major sporting events
The drinks industry engaged in a sustained effort to dissuade the Coalition from banning the sponsorship of major sporting events by drink companies, official records show.
2nd January 2014
Tripling tobacco taxes ‘could prevent 200m early deaths’
The tax boost would encourage people to quit smoking rather than switch from more expensive to cheaper brands, and help to stop young people taking up the habit, say the scientists.
2nd January 2014
World’s first state-licensed cannabis stores open in Colorado
New Year’s Day opening launches market eventually expected to gross $578m annually.

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