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20th December 2012
‘Don’t mix alcohol and meds’
Members of the public are being reminded of the dangers of consuming alcohol while taking medicines or herbal remedies.
19th December 2012
Drinkers raise the bar with Christmas pub crawl
If you walk into your local pub and notice groups of people in naff jumpers and Santa hats, chances are some are taking part in the “12 pubs of Christmas”.
18th December 2012
Minister announces changes to drugs task forces
Minister of State with responsibility for the National Drugs Strategy, Alex White, today announced the conclusions of a Department of Health review of Drugs Task Forces.
17th December 2012
13% have travelled with over-the-limit driver within last year
With the holiday season in full flow the AA is appealing to party goers not to take a lift from someone they know or suspect to be over the legal limit.
17th December 2012
Gangs use Luas and children to deal drugs
Gangs are using children, the Luas, bicycles, and mobile phones to try and thwart anti-drug gardaí in Dublin city centre.
17th December 2012
Drug to curb alcohol dependence gets go-ahead
A new drug that treats alcohol dependence by removing a person’s desire to drink is due to be available on prescription in Ireland next year.
16th December 2012
Practical tips and advice for making the most of the festive season from Alcohol Forum
A message from our friends in Alcohol Forum
15th December 2012
Alcohol causes a quarter of Europe road deaths
Alcohol abuse is responsible for around a quarter of the 30,000 people who die in road accidents across the European Union every year, the bloc’s drugs agency said in a report published on Friday.
14th December 2012
Alcohol Fuels 30% Of Self-Harm Cases
Alcohol is involved in almost a third of deliberate self-harm acts in Cork, prompting experts in suicidal behaviour to urge people to be cautious when using alcohol this Christmas.
14th December 2012
No ‘strong’ proof for cannabis meds
There is no strong evidence to back the use of a cannabis-based medicine developed for the treatment of multiple sclerosis, according to new research.

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