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4th May 2012
Cannabis use on increase despite general decline in narcotics trade
Analysis: The latest two finds of cannabis growhouses, this time in Kilkenny, reflect exactly how the gangs behind them have been operating here.
4th May 2012
Houses of the Oireachtas: Written Answers - Drug Rehabilitation Community Employment Schemes
Deputy Maureen O’Sullivan asked the Minister for Social Protection the number of community employment drug rehabilitation places were occupied on 31 March 2012 in the north inner city ward and in Dublin central constituency.
4th May 2012
Drug specialist alleges inaction on drug abuse
A leading drug specialist has called for the urgent expansion of GP methadone treatment services in order to tackle unnecessary drug deaths, labelling “our deadly indifference” a national scandal.
2nd May 2012
Headshop owner had no licence
The owner of a chain of headshops has been sentenced to three years and fined €100,000 for illegally importing Viagra like products.
2nd May 2012
Man is jailed for importing seal penis ‘Viagra’
The owner of a chain of head shops has been sentenced to three years and fined €100,000 for illegally importing Viagra-type products made from seal penises.
1st May 2012
Former headshop owner jailed
The owner of a chain of headshops has been jailed for two years today for illegally importing Viagra-like products.
1st May 2012
North’s pubs face penalty points
Pubs and clubs found selling drink to under-18s will begin totting up penalty points from today after new legislation to combat the offence came into effect.
1st May 2012
Pharmacists express concern over addiction to pain relief
Up to one in three Irish adults may be suffering from chronic pain, while addiction to pain relief medicines is a massive concern in Ireland, pharmacists have warned.
30th April 2012
Teenage drink and drug abuse linked to brain ‘wiring’
Teenagers who binge drink and take drugs may have differently wired brains - meaning they could be screened for their risk of substance abuse.
30th April 2012
EU agency backs giving heroin to drug addicts
The EU drugs agency has published a report backing the controversial provision of heroin to chronic addicts.

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