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11th December 2013
Do not mix alcohol with medicines
Many people consume more alcohol than usual during the festive period, so pharmacists are reminding people of the dangers of mixing alcohol with medicines.
11th December 2013
Uruguay world’s first country to legalise marijuana trade
Uruguay has approved pioneering legislation legalising marijuana, becoming the first nation in the world to oversee the production and sale of the drug.
9th December 2013
Obstinate anti-smoking lobby rejects science of safe alternatives
If the latest generation of tobacco industry managers make money by flogging something that doesn’t kill people, it’s somewhat surprising to find them being condemned for it.
6th December 2013
Tobacco sector blamed for swamping warning campaign in paperwork
The department’s chief medical officer, Tony Holohan, told the committee on health and children it had received 6,000 submissions in recent months.
6th December 2013
Two polls offer two different perspectives on plain packaging Bill
Two new polls, released today to coincide with Minister for Health Dr James Reilly’s introduction of the plain packaging Bill at the Oireachtas Health Committee, give very different impressions of the public’s view on the issue.
6th December 2013
Backing for Reilly’s tobacco plain package bill
A poll showed 74% of non-smokers and 58% of smokers support the removal of all branding from cigarette packs.
5th December 2013
Lighting of 17th commemorative Christmas Tree in Dublin today
City Clinic Counsellor to speak at annual lighting of Christmas tree in memory of all those who have died from drug related causes.
5th December 2013
Northern Ireland fake alcohol operation launched
The Trading Standards Service has launched an operation to detect the sale of counterfeit alcohol in Northern Ireland over the festive period.
3rd December 2013
Drinking too much is in the blood
Christmas time, mistletoe and wine. The party season is upon us. Behind the scenes the health service is under pressure to cope with a surge in liver disease.
2nd December 2013
Morning-after warning for drivers
Motorists are being warned to remember the morning after while celebrating over the Christmas period.

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