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18th October 2019
Govt allocates €200k for new health diversion system for people caught with illegal drugs
An allocation of €200,000 has been provided for the phased implementation of the new State health diversion system for possession of illegal drugs.
17th October 2019
Alcohol a factor in more than half of fatal fires
Long-awaited minimum unit pricing will help reduce the risk of fire deaths, says Alcohol Action Ireland.
16th October 2019
More than 2,000 inmates receiving methadone treatment
The number of inmates on a methadone treatment programme across the prison system last year was the highest since 2012.
16th October 2019
More than 2,000 inmates receiving methadone treatment
The number of inmates on a methadone treatment programme across the prison system last year was the highest since 2012.
16th October 2019
Cannabis-related admissions to psychiatric hospitals rose 185% in eight years
New report voices concerns over the increased potency of the drug
16th October 2019
Testing times: drug-driving is catching up on drink-driving
Cannabis is now not far behind alcohol in blood and urine samples tested
14th October 2019
New 24-hour mental health information line launched to help people access services
New 24-hour mental health information line launched to help people access services
11th October 2019
10% increase in numbers treated for addiction disorders
10% increase in numbers treated for addiction disorders
11th October 2019
10% increase in numbers treated for addiction disorders
10% increase in numbers treated for addiction disorders
10th October 2019
More than 9,785 people presented to hospital due to self-harm last year
There has been an increase in self-harm among young people aged 10-24 years.

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