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14th November 2012
Call for the expression of interest to become a member of the EU Civil Society Forum on Drugs
The Directorate General for Justice (DG Justice) of the European Commission invites non- governmental organisations and networks to apply for membership of the EU Civil Society Forum on Drugs (CSF) 2013-2014.
14th November 2012
Tablet dump to help raise awareness of addiction to medication
A tablet dump will take place today in Tuam in an effort to remind people to get rid of old medicine safely – and to raise awareness of issues around misuse of medication.
13th November 2012
Time for Irish patients to benefit from legal cannabis
MEDICAL MATTERS: Colorado and Washington have just become the first US states to legalise the possession and sale of cannabis for recreational use.
12th November 2012
Minister White announces €100,000 in funding for Mother and Child Residential Treatment Service
Alex White T.D., Minister of State with responsibility for Primary Care and the National Drugs Strategy has today announced additional funding of €100,000 for Coolmine Therapeutic Community, which provides residential and community services to help people end their dependence on drugs.
12th November 2012
Painkiller withdrawal symptoms ‘similar to heroin’
Packets of Nurofen Plus are being consumed daily by an increasing number of people addicted to painkillers, according to the clinical director of the country’s largest private addiction rehabilitation clinic, who says withdrawal symptoms for Nurofen Plus are similar to what heroin addicts experience.
9th November 2012
A ‘very long road’ to help drug users
Pat Herlihy is on edge any time his daughter steps out the door. Even after three years on methadone.
7th November 2012
Two US states legalise cannabis use
Colorado and Washington have become the first US states to legalise the possession and sale of cannabis for recreational use.
7th November 2012
Awareness Week to tackle underage drinking
A campaign has been launched in Galway to combat rising levels of underage drinking.
7th November 2012
Drug and Alcohol Awareness Week events in Mayo
A number of events are taking place at venues throughout Mayo to mark the Western Region Drug and Alcohol Awareness Week, which is taking place from the 12th to 16th of November.
6th November 2012
Self-harm on rise for young drug users
Addiction experts have seen an increase in self-harm rates and mental health problems among adolescents seeking help for multi-drug addiction in Cork.

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