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13th December 2011
Byrne calls for urgent action to tackle spiralling drug problem
Fine Gael Dublin South Central TD, Catherine Byrne, has today (Tuesday) called for the Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children to address our spiralling drug problem.
13th December 2011
Double-edged role of alcohol in suicidal talk
Young men may be more likely to admit to thoughts of suicide when under the influence of alcohol, research from suicide prevention charity 3TS (Turn the Tide of Suicide) has found.
13th December 2011
Cannabis use on rise, report shows
Cannabis overtook heroin last year as the “most common problem drug” among new cases on treatment programmes.
13th December 2011
52% surge in addicts seeking help
Cases of drug addicts seeking treatment and rehabilitation in Ireland have soared by 52% over the past six years, according to research.
12th December 2011
Trends in treated problem drug use: 52% rise in cases entering drug treatment from 2005 to 2010
Figures released today by the Health Research Board (HRB) show a significant increase in the total number of people entering drug treatment in Ireland.
12th December 2011
Update on the HSE Warning: Severe reaction to ecstasy ingestion
Last week drugs.ie published a HSE warning in relation to three people presenting to the Emergency Department in Clonmel, County Tipperary, exhibiting sever symptoms (jaw clenching, teeth grinding, severe stomach cramps, and hallucinations) after reporting using ecstasy.
12th December 2011
Unsafe sex: The more you drink the more likely you are to take risks – research
The more a person drinks the more likely they are to have unprotected sex, according to research.
10th December 2011
Sixteen young people dead - and now the Drugs Unit could be disbanded
As fears grow over the future of the Garda Drugs unit in Donegal, local campaigner, P.J. Blake has cited the drug related deaths of sixteen young people in the county in the last decade and a half.
9th December 2011
GAA alcohol and drugs programme to be made compulsory
GAA clubs will have to ensure that they have policies in place in relation to alcohol and substance abuse, or they face being denied insurance.
9th December 2011
House of the Oireachtas written answers - Alcohol tax yield
Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance if he will provide a breakdown of revenue raised by the State since 2005 through the sale of alcohol products including income from excise and VAT and any information available regarding on or off premises sales; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

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