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18th April 2012
Damaging effects of alcohol abuse seen by GPs every dayAlcohol abuse increases violence in the community and the home and has lead to an unprecedented increase in liver disease here the ICGP has said.
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17th April 2012
Drunk drivers may face new sanctionsMotorists caught over the alcohol limit or driving dangerously may be subject to a new range of sanctions, including retraining or the requirement to fit an alcolock or speed monitoring system to their vehicle.
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17th April 2012
Community Awareness of Drugs: Drugs and Alcohol InterventionsCommunity Awareness of Drugs: Drugs and Alcohol Interventions
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16th April 2012
Seminar: The Legacy of Shame and Addiction in Irish Family SystemsThe RISE Foundation is holding a half-day seminar for professionals on the legacy of shame and addiction in the family system and the devastating impact that addiction has on families.
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16th April 2012
New feature: Community Detox for Benzodiazepines or MethadoneLast year drugs.ie produced a video feature aimed at people concerned about their own use of Benzodiazepines, or Benzodiazepine use of a friend or family member.
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16th April 2012
Gardai claim ‘Operation Stilts’ is making streets saferDrug dealers, addicts and beggars are being proactively dealt with in the north inner city, writes Jim Cusack
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16th April 2012
Zero tolerance urged on illegal street drinkingBusiness leaders have called for zero tolerance on illegal street drinking in Cork City amid concern that it could damage tourism.
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15th April 2012
Heroin treatment has itself become a problemMethadone is responsible for a growing number of deaths, writes Joanna Kiernan
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14th April 2012
Bitter pills to swallow?Do the drugs work? The number of antidepressants and drugs being prescribed for mental health problems is increasing – but a growing movement is questioning the true value of the medication.
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14th April 2012
Nicotine patch may help prevent smoking relapsesNicotine patches may help smokers recover from any initial setbacks in their attempt to kick the habit, a new U.S. study suggests.
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