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1st October 2013
Researchers warn ‘war’ on illegal drugs failing to curb supply
The so-called war on drugs is failing to curb supply despite the increasing amounts of funding for law enforcement, medical researchers have warned.
1st October 2013
Alcohol misuse measures to go before Cabinet
A range of measures to tackle alcohol misuse, including minimum pricing in supermarkets, is expected to go to Cabinet immediately after being agreed by a sub-committee of ministers.
1st October 2013
Over 1,700 alcohol-related deaths since February 2012
Alcohol Action Ireland, the national charity for alcohol-related issues, has called on the Government to show the courage required to finally tackle our harmful relationship with alcohol by implementing the recommendations to reduce alcohol-related harm currently before it without further delay.
30th September 2013
Half of farmers against relaxing drink-driving law
More than half of farmers were opposed to a proposal, by TD Michael Healy-Rae, that drink-driving laws should be relaxed to allow rural people drink and drive.
30th September 2013
Calls to end ‘drift’ on alcohol policy
Senior health and community figures are calling on the Government to end the “drift” on its long-promised alcohol policy when a key Cabinet group meets today.
30th September 2013
From the UK: ‘Hard drugs should be legal’, says top English police officer
One of England’s top police officers has called for hard drugs to be legalised.
27th September 2013
Major hospital reports ‘exceptional’ number of drink-related admissions
The emergency department at St James’s hospital in Dublin has reported “an exceptional” number of alcohol-related attendances following last night’s Arthur’s day festivities.
27th September 2013
IMO calls for minimum alcohol prices
The Irish Medical Organisation is calling for a minimum unit pricing structure for alcohol across the country.
26th September 2013
Diageo to pay for Arthur’s Day policing
Drinks giant Diageo is to pay for extra gardaí to be brought onto the streets of cities around the country to police Arthur’s Day celebrations tonight.
26th September 2013
Robert gets top award for drugs film
A 13-year-old Sligo student fended off strong competition from older teenagers and young adults to be crowned overall winner of the National Drugs Media Awards.

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